Marilyn Ubben
February 7, 1928-August 1, 2008

August 6, 2008

WILLIAMS—Marilyn Ubben, 80, of Williams, died on Friday, August 1, 2008, at the Southfield Wellness Community in Webster City.

Funeral services were held on Tuesday, August 5, at the Vernon Lutheran Church, rural Dows, with burial in the Williams Cemetery. The Surls Funeral Chapel in Williams was in charge of the arrangements.

Marilyn Fern Schutt Ubben, was born on February 7, 1928, on a farm near Williams in Hamilton County, the daughter of Henry and Mabel (Heiden) Schutt. She attended the Williams No. 4 Country School through eighth grade, the Williams High School, and graduated from the Clarion High School in 1946. Marilyn then attended Ellsworth Junior College in Iowa Falls and Wartburg College in Waverly. Marilyn taught country schools and also the fourth grade in the Williams Elementary School.

On December 20, 1952, Marilyn married Melvin Ubben at the Vernon Lutheran Church. In 1958 a daughter, Margaret, was born. Margaret was Marilyn’s shining star. Marilyn enjoyed her role as a farmer’s wife, her beautiful yard and flowers, writing letters to many friends and relatives and most of all, making 150 quilts for Missions last year. She will be missed by many.

Marilyn is survived by her two brothers, Fred (Mary) Schutt and Tom (Pam) Schutt, both of Williams; a sister, Sharon (Ron) Brandt of Ackley; sisters-in-law, Norma Schutt of Jefferson and Sally Schutt of Alden; a brother-in-law, Henry Huisinga of Clarion; a son-in-law, Tom Dannen of Leon; and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Melvin in September 1991; daughter, Margaret in August 2004; her parents; a sister, Anna Huisinga; two brothers, John and William Schutt; and two nephews, Gregory and Jonathan Schutt.
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Beverly A. Hemmer
Friday, August 1, 2008

August 6, 2008

GREENE—Beverly A. Hemmer, 66, of Greene, passed away on Friday, August 1, 2008, at the Floyd County Hospital in Charles City.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Wednesday, August 6, at the St. Johns Evangelical Lutheran Church in rural Greene, with the Rev. Mark Walker officiating. Inurnment will be held at a later date. The Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Hampton is in charge of the arrangements.
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Carol J. Carlisle
Sunday, August 3, 2008

August 6, 2008

ROLAND—Carol J. Carlisle, 50, of Roland, died on Sunday, August 3, 2008, at her home in Roland.

Following cremation, memorial services will be held at 1:30 p.m., on Wednesday, August 6, at the First Presbyterian Church in Steamboat Rock, with Pastor Bruce Baillie 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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Floyd Henry Luttrell
Tuesday, August 5, 2008

August 9, 2008

APLINGTON—Floyd Henry Luttrell, 97, of Aplington, died on Tuesday, August 5, 2008, at Allen Memorial Hospital in Waterloo, from congestive heart failure.

Graveside services will be at a later date in the Waterloo Cemetery, Waterloo. The Redman-Schwartz Funeral Chapel, Aplington, is in charge of the arrangements.
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Raymond H. Wood
Tuesday, August 5, 2008

August 13, 2008

ST. PETERSBURG, Florida-Raymond H. Wood, 85, formerly of Iowa Falls, died on Tuesday, August 5, 2008, in St. Petersburg, Florida.

He is survived by two sons, Craig (Schelle) Wood and Scott (Sheryl) Wood; one daughter, Lori Wood Parker; and four grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Lois Benson Wood; and a son, Steven.
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June Marie Modlin
January 19, 1954-August 8, 2008

August 13, 2008

IOWA FALLS—June Marie Modlin, 54, of Iowa Falls, passed away on Friday, August 8, 2008, due to injuries received in an automobile accident on I-35 at mile marker 3 in Minnesota.

A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m., on Wednesday, August 13, at the First Christian Church, Iowa Falls, with Pastor T.J. Norman officiating. Inurnment will be in the Union Cemetery, Iowa Falls. A time of visitation will be from 5-7:00 p.m., on Tuesday evening, at the Linn’s Funeral Home, Iowa Falls.

June Marie Kloetzer, was born on January 19, 1954, at the Ellsworth Municipal Hospital, Iowa Falls, Hardin County, Iowa, the daughter of Wanda LaVonne (Oleson) and Donald Andrew Kloetzer. She attended the Iowa Falls Community Schools. She was a driver for the Ellsworth Hospital Transportation Department, Iowa Falls. She attended the First Christian Church, Iowa Falls. She loved pink flamingos and was the reigning president of the Pink Flamingo Club.

June is survived by her parents, Wanda and Donald Kloetzer Sr. of Geneva; her children, Jennifer (significant other, Eolo Nizzi) Felsen of Des Moines, Jeff (Jamie) Jackson of West Des Moines and Joseph (Tully) Jackson of West Des Moines; three grandchildren, Henry Gregor and Hannah Marie Felsen of Des Moines, Theo Whitman Jackson of West Des Moines; her companion, Thomas Merklin of Iowa Falls; siblings, Donald (Ruth) Kloetzer Jr. of Geneva, David (Amy) Kloetzer of Iowa Falls, Diane Kloetzer of Tampa, Florida; and best friends, Ronald and Wendy Knutson of Iowa Falls.
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Lois Bekemeier
Friday, August 8, 2008

August 13, 2008

ELDORA—Lois Bekemeier, age 93, of Eldora, died on Friday, August 8, 2008, at the Valley View Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Eldora.

Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, August 13, at 10:30 a.m., at the First Congregational United Church of Christ in Eldora. Burial will be in the New Providence Cemetery in New Providence. The family will receive friends from 6-8:00 p.m., on Tuesday, at the Boeke Funeral Home in Hubbard. The Boeke Funeral Home in Hubbard is in charge of the arrangements.
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Raymond Fistler
Friday, August 8, 2008

August 13, 2008

ACKLEY—Raymond Fistler, age 85, of Ackley, died on Friday, August 8, 2008, at the Presbyterian Village in Ackley.

Funeral services were held at 10:30 a.m., on Tuesday, August 12, at the St. John’s U.C.C. in Ackley, with burial in the Oakwood Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6-8:00 p.m., on Monday, at the Sietsema Funeral Home in Ackley. The Sietsema Funeral Home in Ackley is in charge of the arrangements.
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Virginia Georgina Carney Johnson
June 10, 1912-August 9, 2008

August 16, 2008

BURLINGTON, Vermont—Virginia Georgina Carney Johnson, 96, of Iowa Falls, died on Saturday, August 9, 2008, at the Birchwood Terrace Healthcare in Burlington, Vermont. Virginia moved to Vermont in 2000 after the death of her husband, Dr. Robert Johnson.

Virginia was born on June 10, 1912 in Alden, to John and Maude Carney. After graduation from the Alden High School, Virginia attended Iowa State University and Iowa State Teachers College, after which she taught school at Sergeant Bluff. On June 13, 1936, Virginia married the love of her life, Dr. Robert Johnson. Dr. Bob and Virginia shared almost 64 years of marriage and Virginia was always proud to say that she was not a housewife, but a homemaker.

In addition to her responsibilities at home, Virginia was active in Iowa Falls community activities, including the First Congregational Church, Culture Club and PEO, of which she was an active member for more than 50 years. She was an excellent cook, and eating her chocolate chip cookies and apple pies were highlights of any visit by her children.

Virginia is survived by her two sons, Dr. Robert Johnson and his wife, Shirley of Williston, Vermont and William Johnson and his wife, Janet of Altus, Oklahoma; four granddaughters, Jennifer Muse and her husband, James of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Tamara Wehrman and her husband, George of Lyman, Maine, Jacinda Johnson and her husband, Eric Leuschner, PhD of Hays, Kansas and Jodana Borden and her husband, Will of Norman, Oklahoma; a grandson, Dr. Jeremy Johnson and his wife, Emily of Columbia, Missouri; and six great-grandchildren, Anna, Henry and Thomas Muse of Pittsburgh, Elsie Wehrman of Lyman, Emmaline Johnson Leuschner of Hays and Finley Johnson of Columbia.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Dr. Robert Johnson; and a sister, Aletha Wood.

The family wishes to thank the staff of both The Arbors in Shelburne and Birchwood Terrace Healthcare in Burlington for the gentle care and support given over the past eight years. There will be no calling hours. Funeral services will be held on Sunday, August 31, at 2:00 p.m., at the First Congregational United Church of Christ in Iowa Falls. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Iowa PEO Project Fund for women’s education, Colfax, Iowa or to the First Congregational United Church of Christ, Iowa Falls, Iowa.
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Carol Heinzeroth
December 10, 1932-August 10, 2008

August 13, 2008

ALDEN—Carol Heinzeroth, 75, of Alden, passed away on Sunday, August 10, at the University of Kansas Hospital.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., on Saturday, August 16, at the St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Alden, followed by burial in the Alden Cemetery. Visitation will be from noon to 2:00 p.m., on Saturday, at the church. In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorial contributions to the St. Paul’s Lutheran Church or charity of choice.

Carol was born on December 10, 1932, on a farm near Merrill. She graduated from the Westfield High School and later from St. Olaf College with a degree in Home Economics. She was a teacher, homemaker and a member of the St. Paul’s Lutheran Church.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Ervin Heinzeroth; and a son, Scott.

Carol is survived by a daughter, Lynne Thomson and husband, Bill; son, Greg Heinzeroth and wife, Genail; son, Todd Heinzeroth; daughter, Jill Musson and husband, Troy; son, Joel Heinzeroth and wife, Codi; sister, Coyla Andresen; and seven grandchildren.

She will be greatly missed by all who loved her.
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Anna Mae Scholte
March 8, 1940-August 10, 2008

August 13, 2008

ALDEN—Anna Mae Scholte, 68, of Alden, passed away on Sunday, August 10, 2008, at the Ellsworth Hospital, Iowa Falls.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., on Saturday, August 16, at the Linn's Funeral Chapel, Iowa Falls. Private family burial will be at a later date. A, time of visitation will be from 5-7:00 p.m., on Friday, August 15, at the Linn's Funeral Home, Iowa Falls.

Anna Mae Doane, was born on March 8, 1940 at Mason City, the daughter of Sarah Luella (Brunner) and Arbun Elwood Doane. She attended school in Thorton, graduating with the class of 1958. On May 19, 1979, she was united in marriage to Kampe Ernest Scholte at Alden. Anna Mae was employed with Riverside Book and Bible as a wholesale return clerk. She was a member of the First Church of God, Iowa Falls.

Anna Mae Scholte is survived by her sons, Ronal E. Clark of Alden and Andrew E. Clark of Gilbertville; one grandchild; two sisters, Kathleen (Mark) Anderson of Richmond, Virginia and Betty Jane Frye of Hampton; two step-children, Emily (Michael) Ubben of Ackley and Kalvin (Theresa) Scholte of Ackley; and eight step-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Arbun and Luella Doane; and two infant brothers, Arthur Lee Doane in 1946 and Stephen Phillip Doane in 1948.
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Wayne LeRoy Albright
Sunday, August 10, 2008

August 13, 2008

HAMPTON—Wayne LeRoy Albright, 90, of Hampton, passed away on Sunday, August 10, 2008, at the Franklin General Hospital in Hampton.

Private family services will be held at a later date. The Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home of Hampton is in charge of the arrangements.
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Craig Max Earl Keeling
Sunday, August 10, 2008

August 13, 2008

WAVERLY—Craig Max Earl Keeling, age 24, of Waverly, formerly of Clarksville, died on Sunday, August 10, at his home in Waverly.

Visitation will be from 3-8:00 p.m., on Thursday, August 14, at the Redman-Schwartz Funeral Home in Clarksville and an hour before the services at the church. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Friday, August 15, at the Immanuel United Church of Christ in Clarksville. The Redman-Schwartz Funeral Home in Clarksville is in charge of the arrangements.
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LaVine Winters
July 30, 1931-August 11, 2008

August 13, 2008

ALDEN—LaVine Winters, 77, of Alden, passed away on Monday, August 11, 2008, at the Israel Hospice House, Ames.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., on Friday, August 15, at the Linn’s Funeral Chapel, Iowa Falls. Private family burial will be held at a later date at the Alden Cemetery. A time of visitation will be from 5-7:00 p.m., on Thursday, at the funeral home.

LaVine Darlene Harms, was born on July 30, 1931, on her parents’ farm near Wellsburg, the daughter of Hermine (Mayland) and Ibeling G. “Ebe” Harms. She attended country grade school and graduated from the Wellsburg High School with the class of 1949. On August 3, 1951, she was united in marriage to Vernon Dale Winters at the St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Wellsburg.

LaVine worked as a retail clerk for the Schager Produce, Alden and Alden Apparel. She enjoyed spending time with friends and family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was a member of the St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Wellsburg.

LaVine Winters is survived by two daughters, Verona (Larry) Parr of Ames and Darla Winters of Ankeny; five grandchildren, Jason (Amanda) Ellingson of Ames, Jennie (Jim Rush) Ellingson of Omaha, Nebraska, Chris Ellingson of Van Meter, Angie (Pete) Simonson of Ankeny and Ryan (Tiffany) Jimenez of Huxley; seven great-grandchildren, Grace, Elle and Sam Ellingson of Ames, Jaiden and Jerze Simonson of Ankeny and Brayton and Brady Jimenez of Huxley; one sister, Velma Copeland of Iowa Falls; one brother, Eldon (Sheryl) Harms of Wellsburg; and a niece, Janet (Clint) Schutt and their children, Matt, Travis, Brooke and Ashley of Alden.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Ibeling and Hermine Harms; her husband, Vernon Winters; and one sister, Lorraine Ersland.
© Iowa Falls Times Citizen 2008

Lois Hackbarth
December 13, 1926-August 12, 2008

August 16, 2008

HUBBARD—Lois Hackbarth, 81, formerly of Hubbard, died on Tuesday, August 12, 2008, at the Valley View Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Eldora.

Funeral services were held on Friday, August 15, at the Zion United Church of Christ in Hubbard, with the Rev. John Attaway officiating. Burial was in the Hubbard Cemetery. The Boeke Funeral Home in Hubbard was in charge of the arrangements.

Lois Louise (Blome) Hackbarth, was born on December 13, 1926 in Hubbard, to Ernest and Hattie (Ziemke) Blome. Lois received her education by attending the Tipton No. 3 Rural School north of Hubbard and later graduated from the Hubbard High School with the class of 1945. After high school, she worked at Fischer Controls in Marshalltown.

On February 19, 1950, she was united in marriage to Lyle Hackbarth at the Zion United Church of Christ in Hubbard. They moved to a farm which was five miles north of Hubbard. Lois was a homemaker, sold Avon and took great pride in taking care of her flower gardens.

After they retired, Lois and Lyle moved to Wellsburg, and Lois lived there until she became a resident of the Valley View Nursing and Rehab Center in Eldora.

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

Lois is survived by four children, Bruce Hackbarth and friend, Karen Duff of Ames, Brenda and husband, Mike Ites of Wellsburg, Beverly and husband, Curtis Konrardy of Oswego, Illinois and Brian and wife, Kim of Flower Mound, Texas; eight grandchildren and four great-grandchildren; one brother, Dean Blome of Hubbard; one sister, Jeanette Welch of Hubbard; along with other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Lyle; one sister-in-law, Phyllis Blome; and one brother-in-law, Jon Welch.
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Gertie Mattie Jans
November 6, 1921-August 12, 2008

August 16, 2008

PARKERSBURG—Gertie Mattie Jans, 86, of Parkersburg, died on Tuesday, August 12, 2008, at her home.

Funeral services are set for 10:30 a.m., on Saturday, August 16, at the First Congregational Church, with burial in the Oak Hill Cemetery, both in Parkersburg. Visitation will be one hour before the services at the church. The Redman-Schwartz Funeral Home in Parkersburg is in charge of the arrangements. Memorials may be directed to Cedar Valley Hospice.

Gertie was born on November 6, 1921, the daughter of John and Lena Evers Hulsing at home near Allison in Butler County. She was united in marriage with Albert Jans on December 21, 1944 in Leesville, Louisiana, where he was stationed in the service. They made their home in Leesville until 1945, then moved and farmed near Parkersburg for 30 years. In 1976, they retired from farming and moved into town. Gertie was employed part time for the Parkersburg Community Schools during her retirement years.

Gertie attended the First Congregational Church for years. In her spare time, she loved gardening, needlepoint, quilting and refinishing furniture. Most of all, she loved her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren and the time she spent with them.

Gertie was preceded in death by her husband, Albert on June 13, 2002; her parents; and two sisters, Annie Kruger and Gesina Syhlman.

Gertie is survived by one son, Kenneth John (Linda) Jans of Ely; one daughter, Bonnie Jean (Vern) Holm of Parkersburg; a special niece they raised, Marcia Kruger (Bob) Renken of Steamboat Rock; three grandchildren, Jennifer Jans Barley of Kansas City, Kansas, Melissa (Steven) Cotton of Bettendorf and Nick (Andrea) Holm of Parkersburg; one great-granddaughter, Maddison Aaliyah Barley of Kansas City and soon-to-be adopted great-grandson, Griffin Cotton; two step-grandchildren, Amy Cameron and Jill (Jim) Michel; and two step-great-grandchildren, Cameron and Teegan Michel.
© Iowa Falls Times Citizen 2008

W. Roger Palmer
September 25, 1936-August 14, 2008

August 16, 2008

HAMPTON—W. Roger Palmer, 71, of Hampton, passed away on Thursday, August 14, 2008, at the Franklin General Hospital in Hampton.

A celebration of Roger's life will be held on Saturday, August 23, at 2:00 p.m., at the First Christian Church in Hampton, with Pastor John Chapple officiating. Inurnment in the Hampton Cemetery in Hampton will be at a later date. Per his wishes he was cremated. A gathering will be from 11:00 a.m. until the time of service at the First Christian Church in Hampton. The Cremation Society of Eastern-Central-Western Iowa is assisting with the arrangements.

Roger was born in the family home on September 25, 1936, the eighth child of Joseph and Ruth (Fox) Palmer of Hampton. After graduating from the Hampton High School in 1956, he served two years in the US. Marine Corps. In August of 1959, he married Sandra L. Eckhardt of Sheffield and had one son, Patrick in 1964. They later divorced.

In October of 1969 he married Norma L. Abbas of Hampton.

Roger enjoyed life and there was no doubt that he lived it to the fullest. Over the course of his life he worked as a baker, owned The Palmer House tavern, was employed at Weldin's Ready Mix as a truck driver and later as plant manager, and most recently owned Palmer & Palmer Computer Supplies with his wife Norma. Roger was an avid Yankee Fan and enjoyed trips with his wife Norma and their basset hounds in their motor home called, "The Yankee Clipper." Over the years they had traveled to all of the lower 48 states and to parts of Canada.

Roger also was a servant of the community in which he lived. He served as a Hampton volunteer fire-fighter for 17 years, Hampton City Councilman, Mayor of Hampton and Franklin County Supervisor. He enjoyed helping other people in those roles of public service and was many times called "The People's Mayor." He represented the city of Hampton at the christening of the Submarine USS Hampton in Newport News, Virginia in 1993. Roger was also active in the Democratic Party on the county level and also at many state functions.

Roger also gave his time to many Hampton civic organizations. For many years, Roger umpired Little League Baseball, Babe Ruth Baseball and Girls' High School Softball games. He also served on the Franklin County Development Board, was a former member of the Hampton Kiwanis — receiving the Distinguished Service Award in 1993 and the Hixson Fellowship Award in 1997. He was a life member of the AMVETS, America Legion and Franklin County Historical Society.

Roger was a former member of the United Methodist Church and a current member of the First Christian Church. His other interests included meeting with "the boys" in Bradford every morning for coffee and cards, collecting coins and guns, watching old Westerns, and of course watching and cheering for the New York Yankees.

Roger leaves behind a loving wife, Norma; one son, Patrick and his wife, Becky of Hampton; three brothers, James Palmer and Jess Palmer of Washington and Chuck Palmer of California; and two faithful basset hounds, Muffin and Daisy.

His parents; two brothers, Tom and Frank; and two sisters, Ruth Carmen and LaRae Palmer, preceded him in death.
© Iowa Falls Times Citizen 2008

Gloria Knott
March 7, 1934-August 14, 2008

August 16, 2008

IOWA FALLS—Gloria Knott, 74, of Iowa Falls, passed away on Thursday, August 14, 2008, at the Mercy Medical Center, Des Moines.

Funeral services will be held at 3:00 p.m., on Monday, August 18, at the Immanuel Memorial United Church of Christ, Alden, with Pastor Karen Oliver officiating. Burial will be in the Northlawn Memory Gardens Cemetery, Iowa Falls. A time of visitation will be from 5-7:00 p.m., on Sunday, at the Linn’s Funeral Home, Iowa Falls. There will be a Ladies of the Moose Memorial Service at 7:00 p.m.

Gloria June Akers, was born on March 7, 1934 at Wilkie, the daughter of Nellie Gladys (McIntire) and Clive Charles Akers. She attended the Alden Community Schools, graduating with the class of 1952. On October 5, 1960, she was united in marriage to Marlyn Raymond Knott at the Little Brown Church, Nashua.

Gloria had been employed at the Iowa Falls Poultry and Egg, Polly’s Cafe in Alden and was a bookkeeper for Marlyn Knott Trucking. She was a member of the Ladies of the Moose Lodge No. 1108, Iowa Falls.

Gloria is survived by her husband, Marlyn Knott of Iowa Falls; her children, Rick (Julie) Knott of Iowa Falls and Deb (Steve) Abbas of Iowa Falls; three grandchildren, Shanda (Shane) Shears of Waverly, Jaime Gapp of Webster City and Michael Roelfs of Bellevue, Washington; seven great-grandchildren, Chainee Sielaff, Logan Shears and Lane Shears, all of Waverly, Skylar Shears of Charles City, twins Chelsey and Chase Wagoner of Webster City and Caitlyn Gapp of Webster City; and one sister, Geri Bessman of Iowa Falls.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Clive and Nellie Akers; two sisters, Arlene Wiley and Verdelle Greene; and one brother, Shorty Akers.
© Iowa Falls Times Citizen 2008

Kathryn “Kathy” Marie Wilson Eilers
February 27, 1944-August 14, 2008

September 3, 2008

WEST DES MOINES—Kathryn Wilson Eilers, 64, passed away on Thursday, August 14, 2008, at the Mercy Hospice in Johnston.

Memorial services to celebrate her life will be held at 1:00 p.m., on Tuesday, September 9, at the Plymouth Congregational Church, UCC in Des Moines. No visitation is planned. Memorials may be directed to the Mercy Hospice in Johnston. The Brooks Funeral Care University Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.

Kathy was born on February 27, 1944, to Herbert (Jiggs) and Hazell Wilson and grew up in Alden. Always with a heart for teaching, Kathy had many professional accomplishments. She obtained a B.S. Degree in Elementary Education from Iowa State University and an M.A. Degree in Early Childhood Education from the University of Iowa.

Kathy began her teaching career in Iowa City and later in West Des Moines. She then transitioned to adult education where she served in management with McDonnell Douglas/Boeing and later, as an Assistant VP with Norwest Corporation/Wells Fargo. Kathy also owned her own management consulting business, and most recently worked as a consultant for the Iowa Department of Education.

In January 2008, Kathy and William "Bill" Eilers were united in marriage. What Kathy valued most were her personal and professional relationships.

Left to mourn her passing and celebrate her life are her loved ones and many, many caring neighbors, friends and colleagues from across the country.
© Iowa Falls Times Citizen 2008

Howard Johngedyk
Thursday, August 14, 2008

August 23, 2008

PARKERSBURG—Howard Johngedyk, 82, of Parkersburg, died on Thursday, August 14, 2008, at his home.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Monday, August 25, at the United Methodist Church, with burial in the Oak Hill Cemetery, both in Parkersburg. Visitation will be from 9:30-10:30 a.m., on Monday at the church. The Redman-Schwartz Funeral Home in Parkersburg is in charge of the arrangements.
© Iowa Falls Times Citizen 2008

Glenn Johnson
December 9, 1912-August 15, 2008

August 20, 2008

IOWA FALLS-Glenn Johnson, 95, of Iowa Falls, passed away on Friday, August 15, 2008, at the Southridge Nursing and Renab Center, Marshalltown. Glenn was also under the care of Iowa River Hospice and surrounded by his family.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., on Saturday, August 23, at the Bethany Lutheran Church, Iowa Falls, with Pastor Brian King officiating. Burial will be in the Northlawn Memory Gardens Cemetery, Iowa Falls. A time of visitation will be from 5-8:00 p.m., on Friday, at the Linn's Funeral Home, Iowa Falls.

Glenn Peter Johnson, was born on December 9, 1912, on the family farm near Alcester, South Dakota, the son of Edward S. and Mathilda (Tunell) Johnson. Following graduation from the Alcester High School in 1929, he attended Augustana College at Sioux Falls, South Dakota. He received a teaching certificate from Augustana in 1932 and a B.A. in 1938. In 1948 he earned his music Master's Degree from the University of South Dakota.

Glenn taught music in elementary and secondary schools in South Dakota and Iowa from 1938 to 1954. He last taught as a Professor of Music at Ellsworth Community College in Iowa Falls for 23 years, retiring from there in 1977. Glenn's teaching career was interrupted in 1942 when he was called into the military service for World War II. He served in the US. Army 8th Armored Division until being discharged in 1945.

On June 29, 1943, Glenn was united in marriage to Arline J. Olson at the Trondhjem Lutheran Church in Volin, South Dakota. She was an Elementary School Instructor in Union County, South Dakota.

Glenn's memberships included the Educational Associations of South Dakota and Iowa. He was a long time member of the Lutheran Faith and the Bethany Lutheran Church, Iowa Falls, where he served on the church council and committees, and as the choir director and a soloist for many years. Glenn also composed a few anthems for the choir.

Glenn is survived by his son, Conan Johnson of DeSoto, Kansas; daughters, Celene (Mike) Anderson of Marshalltown, Susan Johnson of Poncha Springs, Colorado and Patricia (Steve) Andriakos of Portland, Maine; 13 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Edward and Mathilda Johnson; his wife, Arline Johnson; son, Myron Johnson; granddaughter, Lacey Anderson; two brothers, Melvin Johnson and Raymond Johnson who was killed on Leyte Island in World War II; nephew, John Peterson who was killed in Vietnam; three brothers-in-law, Gaylerd Olson, Bill Peterson and Donald Richmond; and two sisters-in-law, Melinda Peterson and Rosella Richmond.
© Iowa Falls Times Citizen 2008

Cecil M. Rogers
May 12, 1916-August 16, 2008

August 20, 2008

NEW PROVIDENCE—Cecil M. Rogers, 92, of New Providence, died from natural causes on Saturday, August 16, 2008, at the Valley View Nursing and Rehab Center in Eldora.

Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m., on Thursday, August 21, at the Honey Creek New Providence Friends Church in New Providence, with Pastor Arlen Daleske officiating. Burial will follow in the Eastlawn Memory Gardens in Eldora, with military honors provided by the Walter-Sayer Post 182 of the American Legion and the Roll-Harless Post 3974 of the VFW. Visitation is from 5-8:00 p.m.,
Wednesday at the Creps-Abels Funeral Home in Eldora.

Cecil was born on May 12, 1916 in New Providence, the son of Forest and Sarah "Sadie" (McBride) Rogers. He grew up on the family farm outside of New Providence, where he resided the majority of his life. He was a graduate of the New Providence High School and reported to service during World War II, spending time in Louisiana as a staff sergeant in the Army. On December 6, 1941, Cecil was united in marriage to Eileen N. Johnson in Kirksville, Missouri.

Cecil and Eileen enjoyed spending their summers in Minnesota but after Eileen's death in 1988 Cecil began over-wintering in Texas. He owned and operated the Lawn Hill Saw Mill and Cecil Rogers Tree Service, officially retiring in 1971.

Cecil enjoyed fishing, playing cards and looking for bargains at garage sales. He was a member of the Walter-Sayer Post 182 of the American Legion and the Roll-Harless Post 3974 of the VFW.

He is survived by a son, Robert D. Rogers of Carroll; daughter, Janis Smith and husband, Terry of New Providence; and granddaughter, Angela Smith of Omaha, Nebraska.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Eileen; daughter, Nancy; and brother, Everett.
© Iowa Falls Times Citizen 2008

Lydia E. Meyer
Monday, August 18, 2008

August 20, 2008

APLINGTON—Lydia E. Meyer, 96, of Aplington, died on Monday, August 18, 2008, at the Maple Manor Care Center in Aplington, from natural causes.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Friday, August 22, at the First Presbyterian Church, with burial in the Pleasant View Cemetery, both in Aplington. Visitation will be from 5-8:00 p.m., on Thursday, at the Redman-Schwartz Funeral Chapel in Aplington and one hour prior to the services at the church.
© Iowa Falls Times Citizen 2008

Meta W. Kothenbeutel
Monday, August 18, 2008

August 20, 2008

HAMPTON—Meta W Kothenbeutel, 95, of Hampton, passed away on Monday, August 18, 2008, at the Hampton Health Care Center in Hampton.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Thursday, August 21, at the Hampton United Methodist Church, 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. Dr. Edward R. Peterson will officiate at the service.
© Iowa Falls Times Citizen 2008

Leone Faye Deam
Tuesday, August 19, 2008

August 23, 2008

HAMPTON—Leone Faye Deam, 100, of Hampton, passed away on Tuesday, August 19, 2008, at the Franklin General Hospital Nursing Facility in Hampton.

Funeral services were held on Friday, August 22, at the Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Hampton. Burial was in the Hampton Cemetery. Pastor Rocky Woolery from the Church of Christ in Hampton officiated.
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Mary L. Hubrecht
Wednesday, August 20, 2008

August 23, 2008

ELDORA—Mary L. Hubrecht, 77, of Eldora, died after a courageous battle with brain cancer on Wednesday, August 20, 2008, at the Hospice Inpatient Center in Mason City.

Memorial services will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Saturday, August 23, at the Eldora United Methodist Church, with Pastor Richard Boatman officiating. Burial will follow in the Eldora City Cemetery. The Creps-Abels Funeral Home in Eldora is m charge of the arrangements.
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Dorothy Hansen
Thursday, August 21, 2008

August 23, 2008

ST. PAUL, Minnesota—Dorothy Hansen, 69, of St. Paul, Minnesota and formerly of Ackley, died on Thursday, August 21, 2008, at the Southview Health Care Center in West St. Paul, Minnesota.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., on Wednesday, August 27, at the Sietsema Funeral Home in Ackley, with burial in the East Friesland Cemetery, Ackley. Visitation will be from 6-8:00 p.m., on Tuesday, at the funeral home.
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Leola E. Reinke
Thursday, August 21, 2008

August 23, 2008

GENEVA—Leola E. Reinke, 90, of Geneva, passed away on Thursday, August 21, 2008, at the Presbyterian Village in Ackley.

Funeral services will be held on Monday, August 25, at 10:30 a.m., at the Geneva United Methodist Church in Geneva. Visitation will be on Sunday, from 2-4:00 p.m., at the Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Hampton. Pastor Sylvia Kennedy will be officiating. Burial will be in the Hampton Cemetery.
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Virgene E. Stober
November 5, 1928-August 21, 2008

August 27, 2008

ALDEN—Virgene E. Stober, 79, of Alden, died on Thursday, August 21, 2008, at her home.

Funeral services were held on Monday, August 25, 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.

Virgene Emily Stober, was born on November 5, 1928 in Hubbard, the daughter of Emil and Linda (Schwebke) Pagel. She was united in marriage to C.F. (Bud) Stober on February 22, 1948 in Woolstock. Virgene was a member of the St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Alden, Ladies Aid and the Legion Auxiliary.

Virgene is survived by her two sons, Steven F. Stober Young of San Antonio, Texas and Will Stober of Alden; two daughters, Twyla D. McKinney of Des Moines and Cyndy Banner of Milner, Georgia; seven grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; one brother; and two sisters.
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Mary Angela “Ange” Downing Gentle
February 7, 1914-August 22, 2008

August 27, 2008

IOWA FALLS—Mary Angela “Ange” Downing Gentle, 93, entered into eternal life on Friday, August 22, 2008, in Naples, Florida.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m., on Thursday, August 28, at the St. Mark Catholic Church in Iowa Falls. Friends may call from 5-8:00 p.m., on Wednesday, at the church. A vigil service will be held at 7:00 p.m. Interment will be in the St. Mark Catholic Cemetery in Iowa Falls. A reception will follow at the Highland Golf Club. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in her honor may be directed to the Corpus Christi Elementary School, Fort Dodge, Iowa, Clarke College, Dubuque, Iowa or the AVOW Hospice, Naples, Florida. The Pursel-Davis Funeral Home & Crematory is in charge of the arrangements. Inquiries may be directed to the Vogel Family of Funeral Homes.

Mary Angela, was born on February 7, 1914 in Fort Dodge, to Albert V. and Ellen (Mailander) Downing. Her father, Albert (given name Adam Weller), was an orphan who came to Iowa from New York City on the orphan train. Mary Angela graduated from the Corpus Christi High School and also graduated from Clarke College in Dubuque in 1936 with a degree in physical education. Mary Angela was a member of the St. Mark Catholic Church, active in Questers and enjoyed playing golf, bridge, piano and dancing.

Mary Angela was united in marriage to Anthony “Tony” S. Gentle, co-founder of  the Kum & Go convenience stores, on March 1, 1938 in Dubuque. She worked at the Rite Drug Store in Iowa Falls, which she and Tony purchased and operated after World War II, until 1965. They resided in Waterloo and then Iowa Falls before retiring in Naples, Florida in 2006. They were married for 68 blessed years before Tony’s passing on June 28, 2006.

Mary Angela will be missed by her daughter, Nancy Susan (Bill) Krause of West Des Moines; grandchildren, Kevin (Mary) Krause of West Des Moines, Kyle (Sharon) Krause of Booneville and Kate (David) Krause Prange of Chicago, Illinois; and 12 great-grandchildren.

In eternal life Mary Angela joins her parents; brother, the Rev. Kenneth Joseph Downing; and husband, Tony.
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DeAnna Flook
Friday, August 22, 2008

August 30, 2008

BALTIMORE, Maryland—On Friday, August 22, 2008, DeAnna Flook, passed away at the Maryland Medical Center in Baltimore, Maryland. She was 46.

A memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Tuesday, September 26, at St. Peter's United Church of God in Geneva. The Mountcastle Funeral Home of Woodbridge, Virginia, is in charge of the arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made in DeAnna's name to the American Diabetes Association, Alexandria, Virginia.

She is survived by her husband, Alfred W. Flook of Linden, Virginia; her brother and sister-in-law, James and Lori Flook of Woodbridge, Virginia and their children, Angela, Christina, Jamie, Darleen, Andrea, Stephanie and Katie; her mother, Drusilla (Griffith) Richtsmeier of West Bend, Wisconsin; her brother, Robert H. Richtsmeier and sister-in-law, Charleen of Ackley and their children, Aaron, Dawn, Renee and Bobbie Jo; her sister, Sharon and brother-in-law, Gary and nephew, Jay Allen of Slinger, Wisconsin.

DeAnna was preceded in death by her father, Harold L. Richtsmeier; and nephew, Travis Richtsmeier.

She will be greatly missed by all those who knew and loved her.
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Ella Dorothea Abbas
Friday, August 22, 2008

August 27, 2008

HAMPTON—Ella Dorothea Abbas, 89, of Hampton, passed away on Friday, August 22, 2008, at the Sheffield Care Center in Sheffield.

Funeral services were held on Tuesday, August 26, at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Hampton, with the Rev. Karl Bollhagen officiating. Burial was in the Hampton Cemetery. The Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Hampton was in charge of the arrangements.
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Roy C. Balentine Jr.
November 20, 1928-August 24, 2008

August 27, 2008

IOWA FALLS—Roy C. Balentine Jr., 79, of Iowa Falls, died on Sunday, August 24, 2008, at the Scenic Manor Nursing Home in Iowa Falls.

Memorial services will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Thursday, August 28, at the Immanuel Memorial United Church of Christ in Alden, with inurnment in the Alden Cemetery. There will be no visitation. Memorials may be directed to the Hospice of North Iowa. The Surls Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Roy was born on November 20, 1928, on the family farm near Alden, the son of Roy Sr. and Gladys (Mathews) Balentine. He graduated from the Alden High School in 1947. On November 20, 1949, he was united in marriage to Mary Ann Schmedika. Roy farmed with his father in Brownsdale, Minnesota until 1953, when he moved back to Alden and worked for the Stoner Chrysler-Plymouth Garage until it closed. He operated the Phillips 66 Station and in the late ‘60s went to work for the Alden Co-op in petroleum until he retired.

Roy is survived by his wife, Mary; a daughter, Sue Vanderloop of Alden; five grandchildren, Elizabeth Buresh of Iowa Falls, Anthony Vanderloop of Iowa Falls, Chris Reifschneider of Olathe, Kansas, Courtney Parrett of Temple, Georgia and Jason Reifschneider of New Providence; five great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Adeline Stoples; and a daughter, Sandra Reifschneider.
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Catherine E. Peters
Sunday, August 24, 2008

August 27, 2008

ALLISON—Catherine E. Peters, 88, of Allison, formerly of Aplington, died on Sunday, August 24, 2008, at the Allison Health Care Center in Allison, from natural causes.

Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m., on Wednesday, August 27, at the Bethel Reformed Church, with burial in the Bethel Reformed Cemetery, both in Aplington. Visitation will be one hour before the services at the church. The Redman-Schwartz Funeral Chapel in Aplington is in charge of the arrangements.
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Jeff Gallmeyer
Wednesday, August 27, 2008

August 30, 2008

CLARKSVILLE—Jeff Gallmeyer, 43, of Clarksville, died on Wednesday, August 27, 2008, at the Covenant Medical Center, Waterloo, from an apparent heart attack.

Private family graveside services were held on Friday, August 29, at the Lowell Cemetery in rural Clarksville. The Redman-Schwartz Funeral Home in Clarksville assisted the family with the arrangements.
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Raleigh W. King Jr.
December 20, 1921-August 28, 2008

September 3, 2008

ELDORA—Raleigh W. King Jr., 86, of Eldora, died from the effects of Parkinson’s disease and heart disease on Thursday, August 28, 2008, at the Eldora Nursing and Rehab Center in Eldora.

Funeral services were held on Tuesday, September 2, at the Eldora United Methodist Church, with Pastor Richard Boatman officiating. Burial followed in the Eldora City Cemetery with military honors provided by the Walter-Sayer Post 182 of the American Legion and the Roll-Harless Post 3974 of the VFW. The Creps-Abels Funeral Home in Eldora was in charge of the arrangements.

Raleigh was born on December 20, 1921 near Burdette, the son of Raleigh Sr. and Anna (Thomas) King, but lived most of his life in Eldora, graduating from the Eldora High School in 1940. He was united in marriage to Mardelle Garrett in 1942. From September 1942 until August 1945 Raleigh served during World War II as a B24 pilot with the 450th Bomber Group, stationed in Italy. He returned to Eldora to continue operating the King Oil Co. with his father, retiring in 1984 after 42 years in business.

He had been a member of the Eldora United Methodist Church since 1935, a longtime member of the Walter-Sayer Post 182 of the American Legion and the Roll-Harless Post 3974 of the VFW, and served in the Marshalltown Air Force Reserves for many years.

Surviving is his wife, Mardelle; daughters, Susan (Ed) Bear of Steamboat Rock and Peggy Farrell of Eldora; grandchildren, Lyn (Rick) Davidson of Bloomfield and Tami (Paul) Williams of Steamboat Rock; and great-grandchildren, Nick Davidson, Cody Davidson, Ashlea Brouwer, Austin Brouwer and Colton Brouwer.

He was preceded in death by an infant daughter, Celia; and a sister, Vivian Fitz Faris of California.
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Edward Koop
Friday, August 29, 2008

September 3, 2008

ACKLEY—Edward Koop, 89, of Ackley, died on Friday, August 29, 2008, at the Presbyterian Village in Ackley.

Funeral services were held on Monday, September 1, at the Washington Reformed Church, rural Ackley, with burial in the church cemetery. The Sietsema Funeral Home in Ackley was in charge of the arrangements.
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G.A. “Art” Cady II
Friday, August 29, 2008

September 3, 2008

HAMPTON—G.A. “Art” Cady II, 82, of Hampton, died on Friday, August 29, 2008, in Palm Desert, California.

Visitation will be held on Friday, September 5, from 4-6:00 p.m., at the Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Hampton. A memorial service will be held at the First Congregational United Church of Christ in Hampton, at 11:00 a.m., on Saturday, September 6, with the Rev. John Byrne officiating. Private burial will be held at a later date.
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Darwin H. Tripp
Saturday, August 30, 2008

September 3, 2008

COULTER—Darwin H. Tripp, 69, of Coulter, passed away on Saturday, August 30, 2008, at his residence in Coulter.

Funeral services were held on Tuesday, September 2, at the Morgan United Methodist Church in rural Dows. Burial was in the Morgan Center Cemetery in rural Dows. Pastors Lexie Kirkpatrick and David Bernhardt officiated. The Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Hampton was in charge of the arrangements.
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Helen Heinz
Saturday, August 30, 2008

September 3, 2008

ACKLEY—Helen Heinz, 87, of Ackley, died on Saturday, August 30, 2008, at her home.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Wednesday, September 3, at the St. John’s United Church of Christ in Ackley, with burial in the Oakwood Cemetery. The Sietsema Funeral Home in Ackley is in charge of the arrangements.
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Steve Lettow
October 28, 1941-August 30, 2008

September 6, 2008

BUCKEYE—Steve Lettow, 66, died on Saturday, August 30, 2008, at his home near Buckeye.

Funeral services were held on Thursday, September 4, at the Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Radcliffe. Steve was buried in the Buckeye Cemetery near Buckeye. Memorials may directed to Lutheran World Relief, Baltimore, Maryland. The Boeke Funeral Home of Radcliffe handled the arrangements.

Steven Elmer Lettow, was born on October 28, 1941, to Elmer John and Mabel (Pickering) Lettow. He grew up on the family farm, five miles northwest of Buckeye. He attended the Buckeye Consolidated School and graduated from the Radcliffe Community High School in 1959. After high school, Steve enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps Reserves, attached to the 1st Marine Division. Following his service to his country, Steve began farming in the Buckeye area and continued his passion for the next 48 years until his untimely death.

Steve married Ona Mae Danielson of Jewell on July 17, 1966. To this union, Steve and Ona Mae were blessed with two children, Martin and Larena. Martin lives in Boulder, Colorado and is married to Catherine Hilpipre and they have three children, Gabriella, Grace and Julian. Larena lives in New York City and is married to Brian Rolli and they have two children, Carter and Hudson.

Steve served on the Buckeye Co-op Elevator Board, the Buckeye Cemetery Board as a trustee, volunteered on Memorial Day for the firing squad for the Buckeye V.F.W. and for years was an ASCS Township Committeeman measuring government ground during various farm programs. Steve was very active in his church, where he was a regular adult Sunday School participant, served the church council as vice president and trustee, and was devoted to furthering his understanding of the Word through Bible study and worship.

Steve loved to travel with his family throughout the country and was an avid reader of history, economics and politics. He was also active in many Democratic political campaigns, once even hosting a presidential candidate on his farm during the Iowa caucuses. Steve was a proud farm activist during the ‘80s farm crisis and never compromised his values as an outspoken advocate for the family farm, believing in parity economics for agriculture and that you should live your life defending the defenseless.

In the last five years, Steve realized a lifelong dream of breeding and raising Morgan horses, known for their gentle nature and beauty. Truly, Lady, Silver, Lilly and Frisky will all miss his friendship and love. Steve served in many capacities and stood for many causes but his greatest loves were his wife, children, grandchildren, and his Lettow Family Farm.

In addition to his wife, children and grandchildren, Steve is survived by his sisters, Jane (Lowell) Wykle, Jeanette Krause, Joan (Ron) Tystahl and Elizabeth (Don) Rubendall; and brother, Mark (Linda) Lettow; along with many nieces and nephews, cousins, and aunts and uncles.

Preceding Steve in death were his grandparents, Otto and Anna (Runge) Lettow and Winfred and Cecil (Ballard) Pickering; parents, Elmer and Mabel Lettow; brother-in-law, Dennis Krause; and nephew, Justin “J.D.” Krause.
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LeRoy Wayne Wentz
July 5, 1938-August 30, 2008

September 6, 2008

IOWA FALLS—LeRoy Wayne Wentz, 70, of Iowa Falls, passed away on Saturday, August 30, 2008, at the Heritage Care Center, Iowa Falls.

Per his request, his body has been donated to the University of Osteopathic Medicine, Des Moines. Memorial services were held at the Heritage Care Center, with Pastor Dave Schwechel of the First Baptist Church and Chaplain Jim Allard from Hospice Clear Lake officiating.

LeRoy is survived by his wife of nearly 15 years, Lorraine of Iowa Falls; five children, Allen Wentz of Colorado, Diane Welshone of Nebraska and Steve Wentz, Amy Wentz and Becky Wentz, all of Minneapolis; daughter-in-law, Lisa Wentz of Duluth; son-in-law, Roger Quick of Texas; 19 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; one brother; three sisters; and a sister-in-law.

He was preceded in death by his first wife and two children.
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Carol Foster
October 26, 1927-August 30, 2008

September 10, 2008

GALLIPOLIS, Ohio-Carol A. Foster, 80, of Gallipolis, Ohio, passed away at 6:40 p.m., on Saturday, August 30, 2008, in the Holzer Senior Care Center.

Born on October 26, 1927 in Alden, she was the daughter of the late Albert and Hazel Ward Albers. She was a homemaker. She married Hobie L. Foster on August 3, 1951 in Eureka Springs, Arkansas.

Carol is survived by her husband; two daughters, Lou Ann Foster of Gallipolis and Jill Foster of Hilton Head, South Carolina; one son, Jack (Nokey) Foster of Gallipolis; three grandsons, Grant Foster of Gallipolis, Josh Fitzpatrick of Proctorville, Ohio and Justin Fitzpatrick of Delaware, Ohio; two sisters, Helen Murphy of Webster City and Kay (Craig) Froning of Iowa Falls; and several nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Russell Albers.

In keeping with Carol's wishes, there will be no calling hours or funeral service. Inurnment will take place at a later date in the Mound Hill Cemetery in Gallipolis. Cremation services are under the direction of the Cremeens Funeral Chapel of Gallipolis.
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Christine Terry Wierson
December 3, 1917-August 31, 2008

September 3, 2008

DES MOINES—Christine Terry Wierson, 90, died on Sunday, August 31, 2008, at the Valley View Village in Des Moines.

The family will receive friends from 4-6:00 p.m., on Wednesday, at the Iles Grandview Park Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Thursday, September 4, at the Iles Grandview Park Funeral Home in Des Moines. Graveside services will be at 12:00 p.m., on Thursday, at the Radcliffe Cemetery in Radcliffe. Memorial contributions may be made to the St. John’s United Methodist Church in Radcliffe or the Alzheimer’s Association.

Christine was born on December 3, 1917 near Blairsburg, in Hamilton County. She was one of nine children born to Garland and Mary (Hoag) Terry. She was a 1935 graduate of the Webster City High School and went on to receive her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in education.

On November 28, 1940, Christine was united in marriage to Alfred Wierson at the Methodist Church in Radcliffe. She taught first grade in the Radcliffe Community Schools for 44 years and retired in 1983. Christine and Al moved to the Valley View Village in 1991.

Christine was a longtime member of the St. John’s United Methodist Church in Radcliffe, a member of Delta Kappa Gamma (Beta Theta Chapter) and the AARP.

Survivors include her sister, Virginia Bird of Des Moines; her brother, Paul Terry of St. Paul, Minnesota; and her sister, Janet (Arthur) Hedberg of Des Moines. She will be remembered by many generations of her students and greatly missed by her loving nieces and nephews.

Christine was preceded in death by her husband, Alfred; her siblings, William Terry, Robert Terry, Dick Terry, Mary Good and Barbara Seiser; and her nephews, Christopher Hedberg, Dixon Terry and Ragene Hodnefiled.
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Donavon Virgil Schuler
February 3, 1930-August 31, 2008

September 13, 2008

SAN JOSE, California—Donavon Virgil Schuler, of San Jose, California, died peacefully in his sleep at the age of 78, on Sunday, August 31, 2008, after a long battle with kidney disease and diabetes.

He was born on February 3, 1930 in Alexandria, Iowa. He was raised in Iowa as the third of six children. Donavon served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War, stationed for much of the time in Hawaii. He moved to California in 1966 and began selling display advertising at the Palo Alto Times newspaper, where he spent the remainder of his career. He married his beautiful wife, Sylvia Gates Schuler, and they settled in San Jose to raise their children.

Donavon’s favorite pastimes were fishing, both ocean fishing and lake fishing, and creating memories for his children and grandchildren. He was very proud of his vegetable garden and especially his tomatoes. He looked forward to receiving his Times-Citizen in the mail and promptly sat down to read it cover to cover, telling his family about friends from his past.

Donavon is survived by his wife, Sylvia; and children, Kathy (Steve) Schlief of San Jose, California, Kevin (Pam) Kent of Murrietta, California, Mike (Patty) Schuler of Escalon, California and Dawn (Matthew) Townsend of Orlando, Florida; grandchildren, Kimberly and Erik Schlief, Jennie Taylor, Denise Williams, Christine Delgado, Cristen, Andrew and Timmy Schuler; seven great-grandchildren; two surviving siblings, Dean (Ruth) Schuler of Florida and Joanie Hodgson of Texas.

A family celebration of his life will occur later this year. Donations in Donavon’s memory may be made to the American Diabetes Association, San Jose, California.
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