Dorothy Hale
May 3, 1914-January 1, 2008

January 5, 2008

IOWA FALLS-Dorothy Hale, 93, of Iowa Falls, died on Tuesday, January 1, 2008, at the Heritage Care Center in Iowa Falls.

Funeral services were held on Friday, January 4, at the Bethany Lutheran Church in Iowa Falls, with burial in the Friends Cemetery, Iowa Falls. The Surls Funeral Home in Iowa Falls was in charge of the arrangements.

Dorothy I. Hale, was born on May 3, 1914 in Fort Dodge, the daughter of Leon and Mae (Ramsden) Osmanson. She graduated from the Iowa Falls High School and the Ellsworth Music Conservatory. Dorothy was united in marriage to Roger Hale on September 4, 1938 in Nebraska. She was a member of the Bethel Baptist Church and the Etude Club.

Dorothy is survived by her daughter, Dee Ann Olsen and husband, Ken of Spickard, Missouri; three sons, Tom and wife, Judy of Holiday, Florida, Bob and wife, Lorrie of St. Louis Park, Minnesota and John and wife, Lori of Alden; 10 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; a brother, Lee Osmanson of Omaha, Nebraska; and a sister-in-law, Betty Osmanson of Omaha.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Roger; a brother, Roger; a sister, Evelyn Rosien; brother-in-law, Richard Rosien; sister-in-law, Donna Osmanson; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Richard and Margo Hale; and a brother and sister in infancy.
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Alfred Brower
Tuesday, January 1, 2008

January 5, 2008 

HAMPTON—Alfred Brower, 98, of Hampton and formerly of Ackley, died on Tuesday, January 1, 2008, at the North Iowa Hospice House in Mason City.

Funeral services were held on Thursday, January 3, at the Sietsema Funeral Home in Ackley, with burial in the Christian Reformed Cemetery in Ackley.
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Douglas “Fritz” Geerdes
Tuesday, January 1, 2008

January 5, 2008 

WELLSBURG—Douglas “Fritz” Geerdes, 78, of Wellsburg, died on Tuesday, January 1, 2008, at the Grundy County Memorial Hospital-Long Term Care Unit, in Grundy Center.

Funeral services were held on Thursday, January 3, at the Wellsburg Reformed Church in Wellsburg, with Pastor Todd Rempe officiating. Burial followed in the Wellsburg Reformed Church Cemetery, with full military rites provided by the Wellsburg AMVETS Post No. 91 and the American Legion Post No. 213. The Doyen-Abels Funeral Home in Wellsburg was in charge of the arrangements.
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Gary LaVerne Crosser Sr.
September 17, 1939-January 2, 2008

January 5, 2008 

IOWA FALLS-Gary LaVerne Crosser Sr., 68, of Iowa Falls, died on Wednesday, January 2, 2008, at the Ellsworth Municipal Hospital in Iowa Falls.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Saturday, at the First Christian Church in Iowa Falls, with burial in the Alden Cemetery. The Surls Funeral Home in Iowa Falls is in charge of the arrangements.

Gary LaVerne Crosser Sr., was born on September 17, 1939 in rural Iowa Falls, the son of Kenneth and Mildred (Farrell) Crosser. He attended the Sleepy Hollow Country School and graduated from the Owasa High School in 1957. Gary was united in marriage to Karen Ulrich on March 17, 1959, at the St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Alden.

He had been a welder with Iowa Prestressed Concrete for 33 years. Gary loved his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He enjoyed fishing, woodworking, church activities, loved music and loved to sing.

Gary is survived by his wife, Karen; a son, Gary Crosser Jr. and wife, Pam of LaPorte City; four daughters, Brenda Hammarmeister and husband, Steve of Iowa Falls, Scarlette Zompa and husband, Don of Webster City, Shelly Kreitlow and husband, Kurt of Ankeny and Carmen Crosser and husband, George Radecke of Geneva, Illinois; eight grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; two sisters, Bonnie Minteer and husband, Lyle of Union and Geraldine Schulz and husband, Vic of Nevada; and a sister-in-law, Velma Lois Crosser of Iowa Falls.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and a brother, Donald.
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Hazel M. Anderson
August 2, 1911-January 3, 2008

January 9, 2008

IOWA FALLS—Hazel M. Anderson, 96, of Iowa Falls, passed away on Thursday, January 3, 2008, at the Scenic Manor Care Facility, Iowa Falls.

Funeral services were held on Monday, January 7, at the Immanuel Lutheran Church, Iowa Falls, with Pastor Kenneth Krueger officiating. Burial was in the Union Cemetery, Iowa Falls. The Linn’s Funeral Homes Iowa Falls Chapel was entrusted with the arrangements.

Hazel Marie Winters, was born on August 2, 1911 in Yadkinville, North Carolina, the daughter of Miles F. and Lula (Reece) Winters. The family moved to Iowa and lived near New Providence. She graduated from the New Providence Community School and received her teaching certificate from Iowa State Teachers College in Cedar Falls. She began teaching in area rural schools and then the Iowa Falls Schools at the West Side Elementary.

On November 27, 1947, she was united in marriage to Merlin A. Anderson at the Bethany Lutheran Parsonage, Iowa Falls. To this union one daughter was born, Kathi. Hazel returned to teaching in 1958 in the Alden Schools, completed her bachelor’s degree and retired in 1976, teaching a total of 37 years. She continued her “teaching” with her grandchildren when she visited them in Cedar Rapids and Kansas and during their annual week-long visits to Iowa Falls in the summer. She was a member of the Immanuel Lutheran Church, Iowa Falls, and the Retired Teachers.

Hazel M. Anderson is survived by her daughter, Kathi (Mark) Oppold of Overland Park, Kansas; three grandchildren, Tricia (Byron) Vogel of Olathe, Kansas, Stephen (Kelly) Oppold of Olathe and Michael Oppold of Overland Park; five great-grandchildren, Kyle John and Adam Lawrence Vogel and Colby Anthony, Makenna Christine and Caeden Anderson Oppold, all of Olathe; three sisters, Norma Krueger, Jeannette Payne and Kay Wood; and four brothers, Stan, Lawrence, Millard and Don Winters.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Merlin Anderson; one sister, Ferne Winters; and six brothers, Wallace, Floyd, Kenny, Merle, Willard and Lester Winters.
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Margaret Ann Harken
Thursday, January 3, 2008

January 5, 2008 

APLINGTON—Margaret Ann Harken, 78, of Aplington, died on Thursday, January 3, 2008, at the Sartori Memorial Hospital in Cedar Falls, from natural causes.

Funeral services were held on Monday, January 7, at the First Presbyterian Church, with burial in Pleasant View, both in Aplington. The Redman-Schwartz Funeral Chapel in Aplington was in charge of the arrangements.
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Morris Irving Woodley
Thursday, January 3, 2008

January 5, 2008

HAMPTON—Morris Irving Woodley, 80, of Hampton, passed away on Thursday, January 3, 2008, at the Hampton Health Care Center in Hampton.

There are no services scheduled at this time. The Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home of Hampton is in charge of the arrangements.
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Grace A. Dirksen
Friday, January 4, 2008

January 9, 2008

ALEXANDER—Grace A. Dirksen, 78, of Alexander, passed away on Friday, January 4, 2008, at the Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa in Mason City.

Funeral services were held on Monday, January 7, at the First Reformed Church in Meservey, with burial in the Alexander Cemetery. The Rev. Rodney Meester and the Rev. Philip Arnold officiated at the service. The Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Hampton was in charge of the arrangements.
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Rollin Lightfield
May 11, 1936-January 6, 2008

January 9, 2008

EXCELSIOR SPRINGS, Missouri—Rollin LeRoy Lightfield, entered into eternal rest on Sunday, January 6, 2008, at the Excelsior Springs Medical Center in Excelsior Springs, Missouri. 

A committal service will be held on Friday, January 11, at 11:00 a.m., at the Missouri State Veteran’s Cemetery in Higginsville, Missouri with military honors. The body will be cremated. No public visitation is planned. The arrangements have been entrusted to the Polley Funeral Home of Richmond, Missouri.

Rollin was born on May 11, 1936, to Roy and Lillian Ames Lightfield in Eldora. He graduated from the Eldora High School in Eldora in 1954. He served honorably in the U.S. Air Force and after discharge married Belma Jane Thorne of Sheldahl in 1958.

He attended NIACC in Mason City, graduating with an LPN degree in 1966. He worked for a short time as a nurse, then turned to driving a truck for several years until his early retirement in 1977 for health reasons. He and Jane resided in Eldora until retiring to Missouri in 1992.

He was a lifetime member of the American Legion and served as past commander of the American Legion Post 237 in Richmond, Missouri.

He is survived by his children, Toni and Jerry Sorensen of Polo, Missouri, Toby Lightfield of Polo and Tami and Ed Goligoski of Richmond, Missouri; five granddaughters, Cassie, Jennie and Kaylee Sorensen, Abby Lightfield and Brett Goligoski; along with many friends and relatives.

He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Jane; his parents; and several close friends.
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Michael J. Maes
October 10, 1957-January 6, 2008

January 9, 2008

ELDORA—Michael J. Maes, 50, of Eldora, died at his home from natural causes on Sunday, January 6, 2008.

Following cremation, memorial services will be held in Fort Collins, Colorado.  Memorial services will also be held on Thursday, January 17, at 6:30 p.m., at the United Methodist Church in Bradford.  The Creps-Abels Funeral Home in Eldora is in charge of the arrangements.

Michael was born on October 10, 1957 in Fort Collins, Colorado, the son of Rudy and Betty (Medina) Maes. He graduated from the Poudre High School in Fort Collins and then received a certificate of fisheries from Vo-Tech Community College of Fort Collins.

He worked in his field of study in the Fort Collins area, and on October 14, 1989, Michael was united in marriage to Frances Marie Harms. They moved to Eldora in 1994, and Michael worked at Auto Zone in Iowa Falls for several years and then as accounts manager for Family Time until 2002. He enjoyed fishing and hunting rocks and arrowheads.

Surviving is his wife, Frances; son, James Maes of Covington, Virginia; daughter, Dawn Maes of Iowa Falls; mother, Betty Medina; step-father, Clint Ballard; and brothers, Patrick (Margie) of Fort Collins, David (Linda) of Wellington, Colorado, John (Belinda) of Wheatridge, Colorado and Tomas (Keri) of Helena, Montana.

He was preceded in death by his father, Rudy.
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Willard K. Neuman
November 23, 1929-January 7, 2008

January 12, 2008

IOWA FALLS—Willard K. Neuman, 78, of Iowa Falls, died on Monday, January 7, 2008, at the Ellsworth Municipal Hospital in Iowa Falls.

Memorial services will be held at 11:00 a.m., on Saturday, January 12, at the Bethany Lutheran Church in Iowa Falls, with burial in the Northlawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Bethany Lutheran Church or the Hospice of North Iowa. The Surls Funeral Home in Iowa Falls is in charge of the arrangements.

Willard Keith Neuman, was born on November 23, 1929 in Marshalltown, the son of Harry and Marie (Mogle) Neuman. He graduated from the Iowa Falls High School in 1948. Willard was united in marriage to Darlene Dreyer on March 22, 1952, at the Little Brown Church in Nashua.

He was a former member of the Kiwanis Club and the Loyal Order of the Moose. He was a mentor for the Iowa Falls Schools and was a member of the Bethany Lutheran Church. Willard did home delivery with Evergreen Dairy, drove a retail truck to stores for A&E Dairy, retired from Berry Plastics in 1992 and from I.F. Community Schools in 2004, where he was a bus driver for many years.

Willard is survived by his wife, Darlene Neuman of Iowa Falls; a daughter, Jacklyn Dee Meyer Tripkosh and husband, Tim of Ely; four grandchildren; one great-granddaughter; and two step-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; twin brother, Wayne; and a son-in-law, Wendell Meyer.
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Harriet "Hap" Knutson
November 22, 1929-January 8, 2008

January 12, 2008

CLEAR LAKE—Harriet "Hap" Knutson, 78, of Clear Lake, died on Tuesday, January 8, 2008, at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit, Mason City.

Memorial services were held on Friday, January 11, at the St. John's Episcopal Church, Mason City, with Chaplain Barb McCaulley officiating. The family suggests memorials be made to St. John's Episcopal Church or Hospice of North Iowa. The Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, Clear Lake, was in charge of the arrangements.

Hap was born on November 22, 1929 in Chicago,, Illinois, the daughter of Lindley and Doris Anne (Welden) Sawyer. She graduated from the Carl Schurz High School, Chicago, in 1947. She then attended and graduated from the Ellsworth Jr. College, Iowa Falls, in 1949.

She worked for Welden Brothers Construction in Iowa Falls as a bookkeeper.

She married Milford "Mick" Knutson on September 5, 1953 in Iowa Falls. They lived on a farm near Alden until moving to rural Gamer in 1957. In 1990 they retired from the farm and moved into Clear Lake.

She enjoyed playing with her grandchildren, woodworking, sewing, gardening, baking, being a Hospice volunteer, and her St. Bernard dogs and the pigs. She was very active in the Ventura School System while her children were in school. She was a vital member of the St. John's Episcopal Church.

Hap is survived by her husband, Milford "Mick" Knutson of Clear Lake; three children, Shelley Knutson of Ventura, Matt Knutson and wife, Bonnie of Clear Lake and Todd Knutson and wife, Kristi of Ventura; five grandchildren, Mindy DeVries and husband, Levi of North Liberty, Megan Drew and friend, Justin Birkhofer of Garner and Colton, Carlie and Isaac Knutson of Ventura; one sister, Ruth Ellen Blowney of Rolling Meadows, Illinois; and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; infant son, Timothy Donn; three brothers-in-law, Myron Johnstone, William Blowney and Larry Chiappe; and two sisters, Mary Anne Johnstone and Nancy Lou Chiappe.
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Marie Akkerman
Wednesday, January 9, 2008

January 12, 2008

WELLSBURG—Marie Akkerman, 91, of Wellsburg, died on Wednesday, January 9, 2008, at the Presbyterian Village in Ackley.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., on Saturday, January 12, at the Faith Presbyterian Church, rural Ackley, with Pastor Allen McClure officiating. Burial will follow in the East Friesland Presbyterian Church Cemetery, rural Ackley. The Doyen-Abels Funeral Home in Wellsburg is in charge of the arrangements.
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Leslie Carl Kruse
Wednesday, January 9, 2008

January 12, 2008

HAMPTON—Leslie Carl Kruse, 86, of Hampton, passed away on Wednesday, January 9, 2008, at the Franklin General Hospital in Hampton.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Saturday, January 12, at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Hampton, with burial in the Hampton Cemetery. The Rev. Karl Bollhagen and Vicar David Lingard will officiate at the service. The Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Hampton is in charge of the arrangements.
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Earl Louis Smith
Wednesday, January 9, 2008

January 12, 2008

HAMPTON—Earl Louis Smith, 74, of Hampton, died on Wednesday, January 9, 2008, at his home.

There will be no visitation or funeral services. Burial will be in the West Side Cemetery in Marble Rock. The Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home of Hampton is in charge of the arrangements.
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Kevin Rahfeldt
Friday, January 11, 2008

January 16, 2008

RADCLIFFE—Kevin Rahfeldt, 51, of Norfolk, Nebraska, died on Friday, January 11, 2008.

Graveside committal services will be held on Friday, January 18, at 11:00 a.m., at the Radcliffe Cemetery in Radcliffe. The Boeke Funeral Home of Radcliffe is assisting with local arrangements.
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Albert Schmidt
Friday, January 11, 2008

January 16, 2008 

MARSHALLTOWN—Albert Schmidt, 76, of the Iowa Veterans Home, formerly of Boone, died on Friday, January 11, 2008, at the IVH.

Funeral services were held on Tuesday, January 15, at the Iowa Veterans Home Chapel. He was laid to rest in the IVH Cemetery. The Mitchell Family Funeral Home in Marshalltown was in charge of the arrangements.

Survivors include a sister, Mavis (Millard) Buckingham of Iowa Falls.
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Ronald K. Laing
August 22, 1941-January 13, 2008

January 16, 2008

IOWA FALLS—Ronald K. Laing, 66, passed away on Sunday, January 13, 2008, at the Mercy Hospice-Johnston after fighting a courageous battle with cancer.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., on Wednesday, January 16, at the First United Methodist Church in Iowa Falls. The Surls Funeral Home in Iowa Falls will be assisting the family with service arrangements and cremation care. Memorial contributions may be made in honor of Ron for the wonderful, compassionate care that he and his family received at Mercy Hospice-Johnston, Johnston, Iowa.

Ron was born on August 22, 1941 in Mineola, New York, to Margaret (Oerter) and Ronald K. Laing Sr. After growing up on Long Island, New York and graduating from the Huntington High School, he continued his education at Farmingdale ATI. In March of 1961, he enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps. Ron served as a Presidential Honor Guard in Washington, D.C.

While stationed in Hawaii he met Patricia J. Hosch. They were married at the St. Augustines Church in Waikiki, Hawaii, on December 28, 1964. Upon military discharge in June of 1965, they moved to Long Island, New York, and lived there until 1967. At that time, they moved to upstate New York where Ron worked in sales for Wine Merchants. In 1975 they moved with their three children to Iowa Falls, where Ron continued his sales career in the animal health field.

Ron enjoyed following sports, traveling, good food, great conversation, the ocean and, most of all, spending time with his wife, children and eight grandchildren. He will be remembered by his family and friends for his hearty laugh, great sense of humor and unconditional love and pride he had for his family.

He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Pat; two sons, Mike and wife, Shelana of Beaverdale and Doug and wife, Christi of Blue Springs, Missouri; one daughter, Renee and husband, Brad of Overland Park, Kansas; eight grandchildren, Justin, Matthew, Jakob, Joshua, Madison, Kaitlin, Halle and Megan; a brother, Richard Laing of Summit, New Jersey; and a sister, Nancy Reynolds of Long Island, New York.

He was preceded in death by his parents.
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William A. “Bill” Hummel
Sunday, January 13, 2008

January 16, 2008

ALLISON—William A. “Bill” Hummel, 58, of Allison, passed away on Sunday, January 13, 2008, at the Waverly Health Center in Waverly.

Funeral services will be held on Thursday, January 17, at 1:30 p.m., at the St. James Lutheran Church in Allison, with burial in the Allison Cemetery. The Rev. Jeffery Blank will be officiating. Visitation will be from 4-8:00 p.m., on Wednesday, at the Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Allison.
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Alma J. Pals
Sunday, January 13, 2008

January 16, 2008

ALEXANDER—Alma J. Pals, 84, of Alexander, passed away on Sunday, January 13, 2008, at the Rockwell Community Nursing Home in Rockwell.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Wednesday, January 16, at the Alexander United Methodist Church, with burial in the Alexander Cemetery. Pastor Kalen Fristad will be officiating. The Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Hampton is in charge of the arrangements.
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Marvin V. Smith
Sunday, January 13, 2008

January 19, 2008

HAMPTON—Marvin V. Smith, 80, of Hampton, passed away on Sunday, January 13, 2008, in Waterloo.

Funeral services were held on Friday, January 18, at the Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Hampton, with burial in the Hampton Cemetery. Pastor Dave Sorenson officiated.
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Ralph Colson
August 16, 1925-January 14, 2008

January 23, 2008

IOWA FALLS—Ralph Colson, 82, of San Diego, California and formerly of Des Moines, passed away on Monday, January 14, 2008, at the Paradise Valley Hospital, National City, California.

Funeral services were held on Tuesday, January 22, at the Linn’s Funeral Chapel, Iowa Falls, with Pastor Herb Kenyon of the Church of the Open Bible officiating. Burial followed in the Laurel Hill Cemetery, Des Moines. The Linn’s Funeral Home assisted the family with the arrangements.

Ralph Colson, was born on August 16, 1925 at Des Moines, the son of Ray Windel and Frances “May” (Browning) Colson. He attended the Des Moines Community Schools through the ninth grade. He enlisted with his twin brother in the U.S. Navy on August 19, 1942, and retired a boatman’s mate 3rd class on August 19, 1962. He then was employed by the Navy Exchange in San Diego from 1962 to 1972, when he moved to Oklahoma City and worked construction until retiring again in 1980 to San Diego. He was a member of the Fleet Reserve Association Branch No. 61, Chula Vista, Califoria and served as their president in 1982.

Ralph Colson is survived by his daughter, Kathy Peraza Colson of San Diego; his grandchildren, Alana Chertkow and Daniel Zapata; five great-grandchildren, Rual Equiza, Alex Chertkow, Danny Zapata, Gracie Zapata and Daniella Zapata; and two nieces, Mary (Robert) Eakin and Kathy Kenoyer.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Ray and May Colson; and his twin brother, Raymond Ray Colson.
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James Schalk
Monday, January 14, 2008

February 6, 2008

ARIZONA—Iowa Falls native, James "Jim" Schalk, died on Monday, January 14, 2008, while vacationing in Arizona.

Jim graduated from the Iowa Falls High School in 1955 and Iowa State University in 1959. While attending the Iowa Falls High School he participated on various sport teams, lettering eight times.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Karl and Mabel Schalk; and three siblings, Jack, Richard and Charles "Bud".

He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Elaine; three children, Scot (Beth) of Blaine, Minnesota, Bruce (Marsha) of Burnsville, Minnesota and Laurel Galles of West Des Moines; and five grandchildren.

Jim was retired and living in Boonville, Missouri, prior to his death. Memorial services were held on Wednesday, January 23, in Des Moines. Elaine continues to reside at their home in Boonville.
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Henry Spieker
June 22, 1906-January 15, 2008

January 19, 2008

IOWA FALLS—Henry Spieker, 101, of Iowa Falls, died on Tuesday, January 15, 2008, at the Ellsworth Municipal Hospital in Iowa Falls.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., on Saturday, January 19, at the Church of the Open Bible in Iowa Falls, with burial in the Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Ackley. The Surls Funeral Home in Iowa Falls is in charge of the arrangements.

Henry Spieker, was born on June 22, 1906 in rural Grundy County, the son of Fred and Martha (Lindaman) Spieker. He attended Grundy County rural schools. He was united in marriage to Clara Richtsmeier on June 28, 1933 in Wall Lake, and after her death, he was married to Stella Howes on June 14, 1980 in Iowa Falls. Henry was a farmer until 1948, and then he was a carpenter. He was a member of the Church of the Open Bible and served on the church board for more than 30 years.

Henry is survived by a grandson, Jason Herr and wife, Stacey of Cincinnati, Ohio; sister, Ethel Mae Mulder and husband, Richard of Parkersburg; and sister-in-law, Elizabeth Spieker of Ackley.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his two wives, Clara and Stella; two daughters, Joan Spieker and Carol Jean Herr; four brothers, Jerry, Fred, Raymond and Rudy Spieker; and four sisters, Louise Kriemeyer, Myrtle Walbaum, Ann Stockdale and Loretta Gieken.
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Robert F. Woods
July 22, 1925-January 17, 2008

January 23, 2008

IOWA FALLS—Robert Woods, 82, of Iowa Falls, passed away on Thursday, January 17, 2008, at the Heritage Care Center, Iowa Falls.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m., on Wednesday, January 23, at the Linn’s Funeral Chapel, with Pastors Terra Amundson and T.J. Norman officiating. The Linn’s Funeral Homes Iowa Falls Chapel is assisting the family with the arrangements.

Robert Franklin Woods, was born on July 22, 1925 in Washington Township, Franklin County, the son of Walter Franklin and Opal Fern (Pfaltzgraff) Woods. He attended the Hampton Community Schools, graduating with the class of 1943. He served with the U.S. Army during World War II. On November 16, 1946, Robert was united in marriage to Bertha Luceal Dohlman at Des Moines. To this union three children were born, Linda, James and Susan.

He was employed as a brick mason for many years, including employment with Seedorf Masonry and Smith-Gehrls Construction Co. He was the first masonry instructor for Ellsworth College’s Masonry Program starting in 1979, until his retirement in 1987. He also owned and operated the Iowa Falls Montgomery Wards Catalog Store with his wife, Bertha.

Robert Woods is survived by his two daughters, Linda Ingebritson and husband, Mike of Iowa Falls and Susan Copp and husband, Lynn of Iowa Falls; his son, James Woods and companion, Kathy Weydert of Lakewood, Colorado; five grandchildren, Michelle Allen of Scottsdale, Arizona, Ryan Allen and wife, Nichole of Iowa Falls, Amanda Keninger and husband, Sam of Burnsville, Minnesota, Evan Eichmeier of Iowa Falls and Christopher Copp of Iowa Falls; six great-grandchildren, Alex, Ben and Jillian Keninger of Burnsville, Minnesota, Carson and Leah Allen of Iowa Falls and Ashleigh Eichmeier of Iowa Falls; and his sister, Karen Heying of Kewanee, Illinois.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Walter and Opal Woods; his wife, Bertha Woods; one son-in-law, Victor Allen; one brother, Eugene Woods; and one sister, Virginia Benson.
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Della Cady
Friday, January 18, 2008

January 19, 2008

WILLIAMS—Della Cady, 95, of Williams, died on Friday, January 18, 2008, at the Southfield Care Center in Webster City.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Thursday, January 24, at the United Methodist Church in Williams, with burial in the Williams Cemetery. Visitation will be one hour prior to the services at the church on Thursday. The Surls Funeral Home in Williams is in charge of the arrangements.
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Gary N. Fuller
June 30, 1939-January 18, 2008

January 23, 2008

IOWA FALLS—Gary Fuller, 68, of Iowa Falls, died on Friday, January 18, 2008, at the Mercy Medical Center in Des Moines.

Funeral services were held on Tuesday, January 22, at the First United Methodist Church in Iowa Falls, with burial in the Berlin Cemetery, Owasa. The Surls Funeral Home in Iowa Falls was in charge of the arrangements.

Gary Neil Fuller, was born on June 30, 1939 at Owasa, the son of Fred and Alta (Holcomb) Fuller. He was in the U.S. Army National Guard for four years. On February 22, 1959, Gary was united in marriage to Judith Ward at the First United Methodist Church in Iowa Falls. Gary had farmed, retiring in 2002.

He was a member of the First United Methodist Church and was on different church boards, also the Park Board, Fair Board and on the Ag Board at Ellsworth Community College. He was a Jackson Township Trustee and had been on the Owasa Fire Department and was fire chief for several years.

Gary is survived by his wife, Judy; three daughters, Terri Peterson and husband, Jess of Iowa Falls, Beth Miller and husband, John of Waukee and Pam Sicard and husband, Rick of Ackley; a son, John Fuller and wife, Elaine of LaGrande; nine grandchildren, Jill, Lisa and Jamie Peterson, Bryce and Grant Miller, Dustin and Jessica Meyer, Bobbi Sicard and Nickolas Fuller; a sister, Janice Knott and husband, Don of McCallsburg; three sisters-in-law, Joan Birkemeyer of Minneapolis, Minnesota, Jane Johns and husband, Dean of Ackley and Joyce Metzger of Gaffney, South Carolina; and a special friend, Jan Foster.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and two brothers-in-law, Wayne Metzger and Gene Birkemeyer.
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Francis Drew
January 26, 1922-January 18, 2008

January 23, 2008

ACKLEY—Francis Drew, 85, of Ackley, died on Friday, January 18, 2008, at the Mary Greeley Medical Center in Ames.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Wednesday, January 23, at the St. John’s United Church of Christ in Ackley, with inurnment in the Oakwood Cemetery, Ackley. The Sietsema Funeral Home in Ackley is in charge of the arrangements.

William Francis Drew, was born on January 26, 1922 in Mystic, the son of Francis and Bess (Entsminger) Drew. He graduated from the Sumner High School in Sumner, Iowa, in 1940 and attended A.I.B. in Des Moines. Francis was united in marriage to Margaret Rule on October 9, 1946, at the Ackley Presbyterian Church. He was a member of the St. John’s United Church of Christ and served on the church council and was past president.

He owned and operated Drew’s Shoe Store from 1949-72. From 1972 until retirement, he was a salesman and shareowner in Sailer Ford, Inc. He was a 50-year member and past Master of the Masonic Fountain Lodge and also a member of the Iowa Falls Elks Club B.P.O.E. Lodge No. 1674. He served as a Boy Scout Leader, member and past president of the Chamber of Commerce in Ackley and served on the Ackley School Board.

Francis is survived by his two daughters, Katherine Short and husband, David of Hubert, North Carolina and Joan Abbas and husband, David of Iowa Falls; a granddaughter, Margaret Wiesemann and husband, Chris of Durham, North Carolina; two grandsons, Drew Short and wife, Kate of Newport, North Carolina and Ross Abbas of Iowa Falls; two great-grandchildren, Noble Short and Haylee Abbas; a very special friend, Diana Ruhl of Iowa Falls; a brother, Paul Drew of Murray, Kentucky; and three sisters-in-law, Gladys Drew of Ackley, Helen Drew of San Marcos, Texas and Jo Lamar of Iowa Falls.

He was preceded in death by his parents; wife; and four brothers, Leo, Robert, Delbert and Lyle Drew.
© Iowa Falls Times Citizen 2008

Gertrude Havens
April 7, 1919-January 19, 2008

January 23, 2008

IOWA FALLS—Gertrude Havens, 88, of Iowa Falls, died Saturday, Jan. 19, 2008, at Ellsworth Municipal Hospital in Iowa Falls. Private memorial services will be held at a later date. Memorials may be directed to the Ellsworth Hospital Foundation, Iowa Falls. The Surls Funeral Home in Iowa Falls is in charge of the arrangements.

Gertrude Mae Havens was born on April 7, 1919, in Grundy Center, the daughter of Jacob and Bertha (Sealman) Smit. She graduated from the Iowa Falls High School.

Gertrude is survived by her son, Dan and wife Sara of Pittsburgh, Pa.; two granddaughters, Christine Dale of Waterloo and Cathy Schafer of Fairfield; eight great-grandchildren; a sister, Elsie Elliott of Iowa Falls; a sister-in-law, Bonnie Smit of Steamboat Rock; and nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Harlan Smit; brother-in-law, Wendell Elliott; and ex-husband, Max R. Havens.
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Don L. Schreuder
Saturday, January 19, 2008

January 23, 2008

HAMPTON—Don L. Schreuder, 80, of Mason City, formerly of Hampton, passed away Saturday, Jan. 19, 2008, at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City. Funeral services were held Tuesday, Jan. 22, at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Hampton, with burial in the Hampton Cemetery. The Rev. Father Bernard Grady officiated the service. The Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
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Keith P. Van Patter
October 9, 1923-January 20, 2008

January 23, 2008

ELDORA—Keith Perry Van Patter, 84, of Eldora, died at the Mary Greeley Hospital in Ames, on Sunday, January 20, 2008.

Following cremation, memorial services will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Saturday, January 26, at the First Congregational United Church of Christ in Eldora, with Pastor Corey Larson officiating. Family will greet friends from 9:00 a.m. until the service time. Burial will follow in the Eldora City Cemetery.

Keith was born on October 9, 1923 in Eldora, the son of Edgar A. and Mildred R. (Perry) Van Patter. He graduated from the Eldora High School in 1941 and attended the National School of Aeronautics in Kansas City. Keith worked for the Lockheed Corp. in California until enlisting in the U.S. Army in 1944. He served in France and Germany with Company M 345th Infantry Battalion, 87th Infantry Division. Company M helped liberate the German towns of Plauen and Coblenz.

Keith and Patricia Wolcott were united in marriage at the First Congregational Church in Eldora on July 26, 1945. He farmed until 1960, when he was elected Hardin County Recorder. He held that job until his retirement in 1995. Keith and Pat lived on a farm northwest of Eldora that has been in the family for nearly 60 years.

Keith was a member of the First Congregational United Church of Christ, the Eldora Kiwanis Club, the American Legion and V.F.W. Posts in Eldora and the Legion's 40 & 8 Club.

Surviving are his wife, Pat; daughter, Linda and husband, Harley Thornton of Des Moines; son, Dennis Van Patter of Lakewood, Colorado; granddaughters, Ann and husband, Dustin Mars and Kelli and husband, Jim Kirkman; and great-grandchildren, Olivia, Braden, Addison and Macy Mars, and Max and Claire Kirkman.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and his sister, Doris Van Patter.
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Kay Pinta
Sunday, January 20, 2008

January 23, 2008

HAMPTON—Kay Pinta, 69, of Hampton, passed away Sunday, Jan. 20, 2008, at the Hampton Health Care Center in Hampton. Funeral services will be held Thursday, Jan. 24, at 11 a.m. at the Church of Christ in Hampton. Visitation will be from 4-7 p.m. Wednesday at the Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Hampton. Burial will take place at a later date at the Plymouth Cemetery in Plymouth, Iowa. Rocky Woolery will be officiating.
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Walter O. Thompson
Sunday, January 20, 2008

January 23, 2008

HAMPTON—Walter O. Thompson, 99, of Hampton, passed away Sunday, Jan. 20, 2008, at the Hampton Health Care Center in Hampton. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 23, at the First Congregational United Church of Christ in Hampton with burial in the Hampton Cemetery. The Rev. John Byrne will officiate the service. The Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Hampton is in charge of the arrangements.
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Audry May Wittmer
November 19, 1926-January 20, 2008

January 26, 2008

HAMPTON—Audry May Wittmer, 81, of Hampton, died on Sunday, January 20, 2008, at the Franklin General Hospital Long Term Care in Hampton, after a short illness.

Per her wishes, Audry has been cremated, and at this time there will be no public services. The Cremation Society of Eastern-Central-Western Iowa is assisting with the arrangements.

Audry was born on November 19, 1926, to Fred and Greda (Gower) Ritter. She married Lee “Bud” Wittmer on August 17, 1942 in Rockwell City. 

Survivors include two sons, Doug (Cindy) Wittmer of Hampton and Gary (Linda) Wittmer of San Diego, California; and three grandchildren, Adam, Jeff and Christy Wittmer.

Audry was preceded in death by her son, Dennis; her husband, Bud; and her parents.
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The Rev. Marvin Earl Platt
Monday, January 21, 2008

January 23, 2008

BRISTOW—The Rev. Marvin Earl Platt, 71, of Bristow, died Monday, Jan. 21, 2008, from injuries sustained in an automobile accident west of Clarksville on Highway C-33. Funeral services are pending at Redman-Schwartz Funeral Home in Clarksville.
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Clara Nelson
November 24, 1919-January 22, 2008

January 26, 2008

IOWA FALLS—Clara Nelson, 88, of Iowa Falls, passed away on Tuesday, January 22, 2008, at the Mercy Hospital, Cedar Rapids.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., on Monday, January 28, at the First United Methodist Church, Iowa Falls, with the Rev. Terra Amundson officiating. A time of visitation will be from 1:00 p.m. until the service time at the church on Monday. Burial will be in the Union Cemetery, Iowa Falls. Memorials may be directed to the Iowa Falls Senior Citizen Center, Iowa Falls. The Linn’s Funeral Homes Iowa Falls Chapel has been entrusted with the arrangements.

Clara Frieda Hohn, was born on November 24, 1919 at Mora, Minnesota, the daughter of Charles and Wilhelmina (Stohr) Hohn. She attended the Mora Community Schools. On March 28, 1953, she was united in marriage to Howard Fredrick Nelson at Princeton, Minnesota. Shortly after marriage they moved to Iowa Falls, operating the Nelson Hardware Store with her husband, retiring in 1975. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church, Iowa Falls, and the Iowa Falls Senior Citizen Center, where she held several offices.

Clara Nelson is survived by her son, John Nelson of Princeton; two daughters, Marie Nelson of Stanford, Florida and Diane Nelson of Cedar Rapids; 13 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Leora Reynolds and Darah Swanke.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Howard; a daughter, Kathy Leland; a daughter-in-law, Karen Nelson; a grandchild, Alexis Tharp; and several brothers and sisters.
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Opal Mae Obrecht
Tuesday, January 22, 2008

January 26, 2008

THORNTON—Opal Mae Obrecht, 81, of Thornton, passed away on Tuesday, January 22, 2008, at the Kavanaugh Hospice House on 56th Street in Des Moines.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, January 26, at 11:00 a.m., at the Richland Lutheran Church, with burial to follow in the Pleasant View Cemetery, both of Thornton. The Retz-Grarup Funeral Home, Thornton, is handling the arrangements.

Opal was a former resident of Thornton, Alamo, Texas and the Courtyard Estates in Bondurant. She is survived by seven children, Audrene Hansen of Des Moines, Maureen (Jerry) Modderman of Altoona, Jacqualine (Gary) Dirks of Onalaska, Wisconsin, Martha Statlander of Thornton, Mary (Paul) Schlichting of Thornton, Colleen Obrecht of Des Moines and Jeffrey (Becky) Obrecht of Bondurant; four sisters; two brothers; 18 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; one sister-in-law and a brother-in-law; as well as many nephews and nieces.

She was preceded in death by her parents; four brothers; and husband, Thayne in 1993.
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Margie Stensland
March 9, 1931-January 23, 2008

January 26, 2008

RADCLIFFE—Margie Stensland, 76, of Radcliffe, died on Wednesday, January 23, 2008, at the Heritage Care Center in Iowa Falls.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, January 26, at 10:30 a.m., at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Radcliffe, with the Rev. Earl Korhonen officiating. Margie will be buried in the Radcliffe Cemetery. The Boeke Funeral Home in Radcliffe is in charge of the arrangements.

Margie Darlene Stensland, was born on March 9, 1931 in Buckeye, the younger of two children born to Oscar and Hazel (Sjerven) Rupp. She received her education by attending public school in Iowa Falls. On January 9, 1949, Margie was united in marriage to Reuben Stensland at her parents’ home in Iowa Falls. They settled on a farm north of Radcliffe. She was a farm wife. Reuben passed away in March of 1992 and she moved into Radcliffe the following year.

Through the years she was very active. She worked for more than 20 years at the Cardinal Café. Margie was a member of Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, Ladies Aide (ELCW) and served on the Altar Guild. She was a member of the National Rural Letter Carriers Auxiliary, Radcliffe American Legion Auxiliary, Hospice of North Iowa (Volunteer of the Month in 1996), Ellsworth Hospital Auxiliary, Married Ladies Harmony Club, Radcliffe Book Club (Radcliffe Library supporter) and the Red Hat Club.

Those remaining to cherish her memory include three sons, Mike and wife, Molly of Iowa Falls, Bob and wife, Karen of Radcliffe and Kent and fiancée, Jill of Ackley; six grandchildren, Aaron and fiancée, Chelsie, Sara and husband, Mike Truesdell, Graig and wife, Mindy, April and husband, Nick Eller and Kate and Meredith Stensland; four great-grandchildren, Jackson and Preston Stensland, Grace Eller and Claire Truesdell; along with many other relatives and friends.

Margie was preceded in death by her husband, Reuben; her parents; and one brother, Kenneth Rupp.
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Harriette Hippen
Wednesday, January 23, 2008

January 26, 2008

WELLSBURG—Harriette Ina Hippen, 98, of Wellsburg, died on Wednesday, January 23, 2008, at The Presbyterian Village in Ackley.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Saturday, January 26, at the Wellsburg Reformed Church, with Pastor Todd Rempe officiating. Burial will follow in the Wellsburg Reformed Church Cemetery. The Doyen-Abels Funeral Home of Wellsburg is in charge of the arrangements.
© Iowa Falls Times Citizen 2008

Darwin Christopherson
January 20, 1952-January 24, 2008

January 30, 2008

MARION—Darwin Lee Christopherson, 56, of Marion, died on Thursday, January 24, 2008, at the Mercy Medical Center in Cedar Rapids, of a massive coronary attack.

Funeral services were held on Monday, January 28, at the Hitesville Gospel Hall, rural Aplington, with Mr. Russell Nesbit and Mr. Allen Christopherson officiating. Vocalists were Glory Bound: Russell Nesbit, Richard Nesbit, Fred Nordman and Elaine Nordman, who sang “Where the Roses Never Fade” and “What a Day That Will Be.” Congregational hymn was “Amazing Grace.”

Honorary casket bearers were Don Bergman, Marvin Everts, Harold Heffner and Bert Kampman. Casket bearers were Eric Held, Michael Vierkandt, John Linn, Randy Knoll, David Flood and Fred Nordman. Burial was in the Hitesville Cemetery, rural Aplington. Flower Committee was LaVern and Myrna Kluiter. The Redman-Schwartz Funeral Home, Parkersburg, was in charge of the arrangements.

Darwin Lee Christopherson, was born the son of Vinton Paul and Darlene June (Stocks) Christopherson on January 20, 1952, in Waterloo. He received his education through the eighth grade in Aplington and graduated from the Dumont High School.

Through the years he worked at Oitzman Lumber in Dumont for a short time and the Ackley Canning Factory. For the past 20 years he has been employed with the Goodwill Industries in Cedar Rapids and moved to the Cedar Rapids area at the same time.

Darwin attended the Marion Gospel Hall. He enjoyed attending many sporting events with his dad, especially at the University of Northern Iowa in Cedar Falls. But his favorite team to watch was the Iowa Hawkeyes. Darwin enjoyed playing many sports through the years and had made the varsity baseball team early, while still in the eighth grade. Darwin enjoyed taking yearly fishing trips up north with his family at Sauk Lake in Minnesota. On a regular basis he enjoyed his time with his nieces and nephews and having coffee with his friends.

Darwin was preceded in death by his mother, Darlene Christopherson on October 10, 2001; and a brother, Daylen Christopherson on September 25, 1975.

Darwin is survived by his father, Vinton Christopherson of Parkersburg; one sister, Debra (Rick) Held of Geneva; nieces and nephews, Heather (Michael) Vierkandt, Hilary (friend, John Linn) Held and Eric (friend, Mindy Ersland) Held; and two great-nieces, Mckenna and Alyssa.
© Iowa Falls Times Citizen 2008

Clothilda A. Sturm
June 27, 1930-January 24, 2008

January 30, 2008

CORINTH, Texas—Clothilda A. Sturm, 77, of Corinth, Texas, passed away on Thursday, January 24, 2008, in Denton, Texas, after a long battle with scleroderma.

Visitation was held on Monday, January 28, with a Rosary in the Chapel of DeBerry Funeral Directors. A Funeral Mass was held on Tuesday, January 29, at the St. Mark Catholic Church, with Father Tim Thompson officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Scleroderma Foundation. The Bill DeBerry Funeral Directors in Denton, Texas, was in charge of the arrangements.

Clothilda was born on June 27, 1930 in Bessemer, Michigan, to Zigismund and Kamilia Kulik Popko. She married Joseph J. Sturm Jr. on June 20, 1953 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. She retired from the city of Corinth where she supervised Municipal Court for 15 years.

She was a charter member of the St. Mark Catholic Church in Denton, where she served on many committees since 1991. Her passions were her family, her church and gardening.

She is survived by her husband, Joseph J. Sturm Jr. of Corinth; son, Joseph Sturm III and wife, Pat of Londonderry, New Hampshire; daughters, Camille Ott and husband, Darryl of Jacksonville, Florida, Patty Robertson and husband, Tom of Spring Hill, Tennessee, Diane Huffman and husband, Ed of Ames and Jacque Kilpatrick and husband, Lorun of Bedford, Texas; 15 grandchildren; and two sisters.

She was preceded in death by her parents; daughter, Mary Lou Sturm; five sisters; and two brothers.
© Iowa Falls Times Citizen 2008

Alta Mae McFarland
February 2, 1922-January 25, 2008

January 30, 2008

BLAIRSBURG—Alta Mae McFarland, 85, of Blairsburg, died on Friday, January 25, 2008, at the Heritage Care Center in Iowa Falls.

Funeral services were held on Monday, January 28, at the Missionary Alliance Church in Blairsburg, with burial in the Saratoga Cemetery, rural Webster City. The Surls Funeral Chapel in Williams was in charge of the arrangements.

Alta Mae McFarland, was born on February 2, 1922 in Hewitt, Minnesota, the daughter of Bernard and Susan (Hubbard) Irons. She attended country school in Minnesota. On June 26, 1938, Alta was married to Gerald McFarland in Burt, Iowa. She had been a homemaker and was a member of the Missionary Alliance Church in Blairsburg.

Alta is survived by her two sons, James and wife, Andrea of Blairsburg and Robert of Blairsburg; two daughters, Judi and husband, Melvin Katschke of Blairsburg and Shirley and husband, John Wallace of Webster City; 10 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; 19 great-great-grandchildren; a sister, Nora Burnett of Swea City; and a brother, Kenneth Irons of Scottsdale, Arizona.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; son, Larry McFarland; grandson, Mike Katschke; and 14 siblings.
© Iowa Falls Times Citizen 2008

Martha M. Sevde
January 21, 1917-January 25, 2008

January 30, 2008

IOWA FALLS—Martha M. Sevde, 91, of Iowa Falls, passed away on Friday, January 25, 2008, at the Ellsworth Municipal Hospital, Iowa Falls.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Wednesday, January 30, at the Immanuel Lutheran Church, Iowa Falls, with the Rev. Kenneth Krueger officiating. Burial will be in the Northlawn Memory Gardens Cemetery, Iowa Falls. The Linn’s Funeral Homes Iowa Falls Chapel has been entrusted with the arrangements.

Martha Marie Tynning, was born on January 21, 1917, at her parents’ home in Lyon Township, Hamilton County. She attended rural grade schools and graduated from the Bethany High School, Mankato, Minnesota. After high school she attended the Bethany College, Mankato. She was employed as a telephone operator with Northwestern Bell Telephone Co. at the Nevada Telephone Exchange, Nevada, Iowa.

On August 12, 1943, Martha was united in marriage to Luther “Adolph” Sevde at Story City. To this union three children were born, Harley, Gary and Linda. She was a homemaker and did the bookkeeping for her husband’s Story City Shell and Iowa Falls Mobile Gas Stations and his Mac Tools route.

Martha Sevde is survived by her children, Harley Sevde of Iowa Falls, Gary (Linda) Sevde of Atkins and Linda Fank of Iowa Falls; four grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and a sister, Lanora Tynning of Iowa Falls.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Ole and Ingeborg Tynning; her husband, Adolph Sevde; a son-in-law, Clarence Fank; and a sister, Florence Tynning.
© Iowa Falls Times Citizen 2008

Orville S. Kinsel
Friday, January 25, 2008

January 30, 2008

HAMPTON—Orville S. Kinsel, 95, of Hampton, passed away on Friday, January 25, 2008, at the Hampton Health Care Center.

Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, January 30, at 1:30 p.m., at the Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Hampton. Burial will be in the Hampton Cemetery. The Rev. Dr. Edward R. Peterson will officiate.
© Iowa Falls Times Citizen 2008

Delores “Dee” Smid
February 27, 1935-January 28, 2008

February 2, 2008

IOWA FALLS—Delores “Dee” Smid, 72, of Iowa Falls, and formerly of Garden City, Kansas, passed away on Monday, January 28, 2008, at the Ellsworth Municipal Hospital, Iowa Falls.

A memorial service will be held at a later date. The Linn’s Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Delores Rita Echart, was born on February 27, 1935 at Santa Barbara, California. On July 14, 1954, she was united in marriage to Joseph Kenneth Smid at Clayton, New Mexico. They spent most of their lives in Garden City, Kansas, where she was a member of the Fellowship Baptist Church in Liberal, Kansas.

Dee Smid is survived by her husband, Joe Smid of Alden; her children, Terri (Scott) Sorensen of Iowa Falls, John Smid of Florence, Arizona and Matt (Sabine) Smid of Knoxville, Tennessee; 11 grandchildren, Callie (Donavon) Reed, Cody Deaver, Amanda Sorensen, Lisa Kemper, Derek Smid, Sarah Smid, Mary Smid, Joey Smid, Emmy Smid, Natalie Smid and Hannah Smid; and three great-grandchildren, Brant Reed, Leiah Vogel and Alex Gonzales.

She was preceded in death by two children, Kenneth W. Smid and Darla J. Smid.
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Shirley Amelia (Brandt) Van Eschen
Monday, January 28, 2008

February 2, 2008

GREENE—Shirley A. Van Eschen, 77, of Greene, formerly of Ackley, died on Monday, January 28, 2008, at her home, surrounded by her family and under the loving care of Hospice.

A Celebration of Life Service was held on Thursday, January 31, at the Reid’s Funeral Chapel, Greene, with the Rev. Msgr. Walter Brunkan officiating. A private family committal service will be at a later date.
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Shirley J. Johnson
Tuesday, January 29, 2008

February 2, 2008

MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin—Shirley J. Johnson, passed away at the St. Mary’s Hospice on Tuesday, January 29, 2008.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, February 2, at 4:00 p.m., at the Milwaukee Friends (Quaker) Meeting, Milwaukee. There will be a private interment for the family. The Feerick Funeral Home of Milwaukee is in charge of the arrangements.

Shirley is survived by her loving partner and companion, Alan Shucard; daughter, Susan (Bill) Olson; and sons, Scott (Lisa), Jeffrey (Erica) and Jonathan (Laurie) Johnson. She was a proud grandmother of 14 exceptional grandchildren; and a dear sister of Marilyn (Don) Poulson and Carol (Ken) Morgan; as well as other relatives and many dear friends.
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Naomi Peters
Tuesday, January 29, 2008

February 2, 2008

WELLSBURG—Naomi Peters, 93, of Wellsburg, died on Tuesday, January 29, 2008, at the Grundy County Memorial Hospital - Long Term Care Unit in Grundy Center.

Funeral services were held on Friday, February 1, at the St. John Lutheran Church in Wellsburg. The Doyen-Abels Funeral Home of Wellsburg was in charge of the arrangements.
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Betty A. Weiland
Tuesday, January 29, 2008

February 2, 2008

DUMONT—Betty A. Weiland, 81, of Dumont, passed away on Tuesday, January 29, 2008, at the Franklin General Hospital in Hampton.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Saturday, February 2, at the Dumont Reformed Church, with burial in the Dumont Cemetery. Pastors Jeff and April Fiet will officiate at the service. The Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Dumont is in charge of the arrangements.
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Janet Worden
Tuesday, January 29, 2008

March 8, 2008

AYDEN, North Carolina—Janet Worden, who taught for several years in the Iowa Falls elementary schools, passed away on Tuesday, January 29, 2008, at the Pitt Memorial Hospital in Ayden, North Carolina.

She is survived by a son, Thomas Worden of San Francisco; daughter, Kate Sjoerdsma of Ayden; and two grandchildren, Eric and Jenna Sjoerdsma of Ayden.
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Christina Jessie Korte
Thursday, January 31, 2008

February 2, 2008

DUMONT—Christina Jessie Korte, 89, of Dumont, passed away on Thursday, January 31, 2008, at the Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa in Mason City.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., on Tuesday, February 5, at the First Reformed Church in Bristow, with burial in the Dumont Cemetery. Visitation will be on Monday, from 4-7:00 p.m., at the Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Dumont. Pastor Tamara EnTin will officiate at the service.
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Marvin Wikert
Thursday, January 31, 2008

February 6, 2008

AUSTIN, Texas—Marvin Wikert, 80, passed away on Thursday, January 31, 2008, at his home in Austin, Texas.

Marvin was born near Ackley on April 16, 1927, to Frank and Viola Wikert. Marvin is survived by two sons, Brian and wife, Pamela and Ronald, all of Austin; a brother, Darwin of Hampton; sisters, Shirlee of Stanhope, Karen of Coralville and Mildred and Marlene of Palmer, Alaska.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Imogene; his parents; his brother, Duane; and a sister, Sandra Berndt.
© Iowa Falls Times Citizen 2008