Claus Prins
March 19, 1920-June 1, 2008

June 7, 2008

ACKLEY—Claus Prins, 88, of Ackley, died on Sunday, June 1, 2008, at his home.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., on Saturday, June 7, at the United Methodist Church in Ackley, with burial in the Hazelgreen Cemetery, rural Ackley. The Sietsema Funeral Home in Ackley is in charge of the arrangements. Memorials may be directed to the Ackley Veterans Memorial, Ackley, Iowa.

Claus was born on March 19, 1920, in Bellingwolde, Holland, to Elzo and Harmke (Hartog) Prins. He immigrated to the United States as a toddler. He attended Country School at South Prairie Hill and Robertson. He lived with his family on various farms in Hardin and Franklin Counties during his youth.

Claus was drafted and later inducted into the Army on January 7, 1942, and became a naturalized U.S. citizen at that time. He served in the Pacific Theater with the First Cavalry Division 43rd Quartermaster Company until October 23, 1945. He was on a ship in the Bay of Tokyo the day the peace accord with Japan was signed. Upon returning home from the service, he started farming with his father near Macy. He continued farming after his father’s death. Claus retired to Ackley in 1981.

Claus enjoyed a good game of cards, socializing with friends and a slow drive through the town and country. When he was younger, he also traveled to many parts of the United States.

Claus was preceded in death by his parents; his sisters, Metje Prins and Mattie Struthoff; his brother, Peter Prins; a nephew, Calvin Prins; great-nephew, Andy Prins; and many close friends.

He is survived by his nephews, John Prins of Iowa Falls and Marvin (Sue) Prins of Ames; nieces, Donna Mae (Everette) Kromminga of Greene and Marjean (Jeff) Clemons of Ackley; a niece-in-law, Sandy Prins of Phoenix, Arizona; step-nieces and step-nephews; great-nieces and nephews; and cousins and friends.
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Bertha Eckhoff
Tuesday, June 3, 2008

June 7, 2008

PARKERSBURG—Bertha Eckhoff, 85, of Parkersburg, died on Tuesday, June 3, 2008, at the Allen Memorial Hospital in Waterloo, from injuries sustained in the Parkersburg tornado on May 25.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Saturday, June 7, at the First Reformed Church in Aplington, with burial in the Oak Hill Cemetery, 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.
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Harold J. Kramer
Tuesday, June 3, 2008

June 7, 2008

PARKERSBURG—Harold J. Kramer, 76, of Parkersburg, died on Tuesday, June 3, 2008, at the Covenant Medical Center in Waterloo, of natural causes.

Funeral services are set for Saturday, June 7, at 2:00 p.m., at the Faith Lutheran Church, with burial in the Oak Hill Cemetery, both in Parkersburg. Visitation is 12:30 p.m. until the service time at the church. The Redman-Schwartz Funeral Home in Parkersburg is in charge of the arrangements.
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W. Lyle Doty
May 25, 1917-June 4, 2008

June 7, 2008

IOWA FALLS—W. Lyle Doty, 91, of Iowa Falls, passed away on Wednesday, June 4, 2008, at the Ellsworth Municipal Hospital, Iowa Falls.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Monday, June 9, at the Linn's Funeral Chapel in Iowa Falls, with Pastor Kenneth Nason officiating. Burial will be in the Union Cemetery, Iowa Falls. Visitation will be one hour before the services on Monday at the funeral home. The Linn's Funeral Homes Iowa Falls Chapel has been entrusted with the arrangements.

William Lyle Doty, was born on May 25, 1917 in Iowa Falls, to Maude M. (Danger) and Peter E. Doty. He attended school in Owasa and graduated with the class of 1937. On October 22, 1940, Lyle was united in marriage to Helen Frerichs at the Cottage Community Church, rural Iowa Falls. He was a farmer and livestock hauler. He also bought feeder pigs. He was a .member of the Cottage Community Church.

Lyle enjoyed his work and horses.

Lyle is survived by his wife, Helen of Iowa Falls; two sons, Melvin Doty of Iowa Falls and Marvin (Elaine) Doty of Aurora, Illinois; two grandchildren, Chris Doty and Jennifer (Jace) Cams; and one great-grandchild, Parker Cams.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Peter and Maude Doty; and one brother, Ralph Doty.
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Joseph C. Huibsch
June 10, 1927 June 6, 2008

June 14, 2008

IOWA FALLS—Joseph C. Huibsch, 80, of Iowa Falls, passed away on Friday, June 6, 2008, at the Ellsworth Municipal Hospital, Iowa Falls.

A Mass of Resurrection was held on Tuesday, June 10, at the St. Mark's Catholic Church, Iowa Falls, with burial in the St. Mark's Catholic Cemetery. The Linn's Funeral Homes Iowa Falls Chapel was entrusted with the arrangements.

Joseph Carlyle Huibsch, was born on June 10, 1927 at Eagle Grove, to Mary Caroline (Flynn) and Martin Vincent Huibsch. He was confirmed and baptized at Eagle Grove in 1927. He attended school in Eagle Grove, graduating with the class of 1945. He attended college at the Eagle Grove Junior College and Ellsworth Community College, Iowa Falls, graduating with the class of 2003. On August 8, 1967, Joe was united in marriage to Gladys M. Swenson in Calmar. He was a jeweler and hearing aid dealer and was the owner of Joseph's LTD from 1967 until retirement in 2005.

He was a member of the St. Mark's Parish, Iowa Falls, serving as a Eucharistic Minister. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1945 to 1946; the U.S. Navy Reserve from 1946 to 1958; and the Iowa Army National Guard from 1967 to 1973. He was a life member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars; life member of the 34th Division Association; member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows Lodge No. 100; past president of the Iowa State Jewelers Association; past president of the Iowa Guild of American Gem Society; past president of the Iowa Association of Hearing Health Proctologist; member of the Loyal Order of the Moose Lodge No. 1331; life member of 40 & 8; member of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks Lodge No. 1674; member of the National Rifle Association and National Rifle and Pistol Association.

He was also a member (past Grand Knight from 1946 to 1947) of the Frank McGivney Knights of Columbus Council No. 5835; a member and past president of the Iowa Falls Lions Club; member and past Commander of the Hyman-Peavey American Legion Post No. 188; and a past County American Legion Commander. He also served two terms as mayor of Iowa Falls.

Joseph is survived by his wife, Gladys of Iowa Falls; one brother, Francis (Margaret) Huibsch of Joplin, Missouri; and one sister, Catherine (Francis) Killelea of Ottawa, Illinois.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Martin and Mary Huibsch; and one brother, Edmund Huibsch.
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Ernest "Ernie" D. Linn
Friday, June 6, 2008

June 11, 2008

GENEVA—Ernest "Ernie" D. Linn, 62, of Geneva, passed away on Friday, June 6, 2008, in Geneva.

Memorial services will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Thursday, June 12, at the Geneva United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Sylvia Kennedy officiating. Inurnment will be in the Lindenwood Cemetery at a later date. The Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home of Hampton is in charge of the arrangements.
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Roy Douglas Robertson
Friday, June 6, 2008

June 11, 2008

GENEVA—Roy Douglas Robertson, 55, of Geneva, died on Friday, June 6, 2008, in Geneva.

Memorial services will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Wednesday, June 11, at the Geneva United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Sylvia Kennedy officiating. The Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Hampton is in charge of the arrangements.
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John E. Koath
Friday, June 6, 2008

June 11, 2008

HAMPTON—John E. Koath, 46, of Hampton, passed away on Friday, June 6, 2008, at his residence in Hampton.

Funeral services were held on Tuesday, June 10, at the Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Hampton, with Fr. Bernard Grady officiating. Burial was in the Hampton Cemetery.
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Jerry L. Tuttle
Saturday, June 7, 2008

June 11, 2008

WELLSBURG—Jerry L. Tuttle, 67, of Wellsburg, died from natural causes on Saturday, June 7, 2008, at the Grundy County Memorial Hospital in Grundy Center, while under the care of the Cedar Valley Hospice.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Thursday, June 12, at the Liberty Baptist Church in Dike, with Pastor Dennis Sanders officiating. Graveside services will follow at 1:30 p.m., at the Shiloh Cemetery in Wellsburg. Visitation is from 6-8:00 p.m., on Wednesday, at the Doyen-Abels Funeral Home in Wellsburg.
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MARY E. OWENS
October 6, 1918 June 8, 2008

June 11, 2008

IOWA FALLS—Mary E. Owens, 89, of Iowa Falls and Des Moines, died on Sunday, June 8, 2008, at the Heritage Care Center in Iowa Falls.

Funeral services will be held at 3:00 p.m., on Wednesday, June 11, at the United Methodist Church in Alden with burial in the Alden Cemetery. Visitation will be two  hours prior to the services on Wednesday at the church. The Surls Funeral Home in Iowa Falls is in charge of the arrangements.

Mary was born on October 6, 1918 in Franklin County, growing up in the Alden area. She graduated from the Alden High School in 1936. She was a teacher, attending Iowa Falls Teachers College and Drake University, attaining a master's degree. She taught most of her career in the Des Moines school system. Like all great teachers, education was a calling for her. Mary enjoyed her cats, bird watching, the outdoors, sports and politics.

She was preceded in death by her brother, Alvin Smith; mother, Emma Smith; father, Earl Smith; and husband, David.

She is survived by her cousin, Lois Haaland; her niece, Susan Westerdahl; her nephews, Craig Smith and Steven Smith, and their families.
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Edna M. Smalldridge
Sunday June 8, 2008

June 14, 2008

MARION—Edna M. Smalldridge, 95, of the Winslow House Care Center, formerly of the area, passed away on Sunday, June 8, 2008.

Funeral services were held on Wednesday, June 11, at the Cedar Memorial Park Chapel of Memories, with the Rev. Lloyd Brockmeyer officiating. Burial was in the Union Cemetery in Iowa Falls. The Cedar Memorial Park Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
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Timothy Ankrum
November 2, 1957-June 9, 2008

June 14, 2008

LAKEVILLE, Minnesota—Timothy Ankrum, 50, of Lakeville, Minnesota, passed away on Monday, June 9, 2008.

Funeral services were held on Friday, June 13, at the Hosanna Church in Lakeville, with interment in the Hubbard Cemetery in Hubbard. The White Funeral Home of Lakeville was in charge of the arrangements.

Tim was born on November 2, 1957 in Eldora, to Clifford and Ardis (Butler) Ankrum. He was a 1975 graduate of the Hubbard High School and on August 5, 1978, married his best friend, Lori Rieks. Tim has resided in Iowa for most of his life.

He worked for United Suppliers in Eldora and more recently with the Archer Daniels Midland Co. in Cedar Rapids and Minneapolis.

He was preceded in death by his father, Clifford Ankrum.

He is survived by his wife of 29 years, Lori Ankrum; sons, Daniel (fiancée, Joyce) of Waterloo and James (Laura) of Cambridge, UK; siblings, Sharmon (Keith) Norris, Melissa (Mike) Seeley, Mark (Joyce) Ankrum, Susan (Doug) Chalfant and Theresa (Todd) White; mother, Ardis Ankrum; and loving nieces, nephews and fiends.

His family meant the world to him. He took pride in beating his sons at Wii just last week, attaining the age of 23. He will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.
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Bill Eggspuehler
Monday, June 9, 2008

June 11, 2008

PEARCEY, Arkansas—Bill Eggspuehler, 85, died on Monday, June 9, 2008, in Pearcey, Arkansas.

He was born and raised in Iowa Falls. Graveside services will be held on Friday, June 13, at the family plot in Rolfe, Iowa.
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Marjorie Esther Wedgbury
October 2, 1917-June 9, 2008

June 25, 2008

BOONE—Marjorie Esther Wedgbury, 90, passed away on Monday, June 9, 2008, at the Eastern Star Masonic Home in Boone, where she had been a resident for several weeks.

A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m., on Monday, July 28, 2008, at the Walter–Schroeder Funeral Home in Boone. The Walter-Schroeder Funeral Home at Fifth & Story Streets in Boone is handling the funeral arrangements.

Marjorie was born on October 2, 1917, the daughter of George Weston and Dorothy Esther (Perry) Moor of Laurens. She attended grade school and high school in Laurens and went on to Iowa State Teacher's College in Cedar Falls for one year. On January 27, 1938, Marge married Lowell Irving Wedgbury, son of Scott and Laura Wedgbury, also of Laurens. Other than a brief time in San Diego, California, when Lowell was in the Navy, the couple lived in several small towns in Iowa where Lowell taught and farmed. It was a wonderful time and place to raise their five children.

After retirement, the couple moved to Ash Flat, Arkansas and in 1995, to Sedona, Arizona with their daughter, Sandra. Lowell passed away there in 2001 and in early 2006, Marge moved back to Iowa to live with her daughter, Mary and family in Boone.

Marge was a member of the First Christian Church in Laurens, the Disciples of Christ Church in Iowa Falls, the First United Methodist Church in Ogden, several other small-town churches in Iowa, the Methodist Church in Ash Flat, and the Sedona United Methodist Church in Sedona. In her earlier years, Marge was a church organist/pianist, violin soloist and Sunday School Teacher. She enjoyed caring for her family, gardening, making music and reading. While in Sedona, she also sang with the Canyon Singers, a group her daughter, Sandra directed.

Marjorie was preceded in death by her husband, Lowell; her parents; her mother and father-in-law; and her son-in-law, Larry Reid.

She is survived by her sister, Marilyn Hallenbeck of Dubuque; daughter, Sandra Reid of Sedona; son, Steven (Linda) Wedgbury of Hampton; daughter, Mary (Lonnie) Dill of Boone; son, H. Scott (Yutaka Akita) Wedgbury of Monrovia, California; daughter, Phyllis (Ricky) Mahaffey of Myrtle, Mississippi; 10 grandchildren, Laurel (Billy) Reid of Naples, Florida, Carla (Scott) Vaughn of Hardy, Arkansas, Brian Reid of Phoenix, Arizona, Stacey (Jason) Loth of Phoenix, Jason (Tish) Wedgbury of Mason City, Dan (Kim) Dill of Boone, Julie Dill of Boone, Leah (Curt) Wooldridge of Evening Shade, Arkansas, Jesse (Miranda) Arnold of Evening Shade and Jake Arnold of Pensacola, Florida; and 13 great-grandchildren.

Marge loved music and loved her family. She took care of all of us and was so proud of us and our accomplishments. Though we will all miss her greatly, she remains forever in our hearts.
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Lorraine I. Bitters
February 4, 1927-June 10, 2008

June 14, 2008

IOWA FALLS—Lorraine I. Bitters, 81, of Iowa Falls, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 10, 2008, at the Scenic Manor Care Facility, Iowa Falls, after a three-year battle with cancer.

Per her request, no formal services are to be planned. The Linn's Funeral Homes Iowa Falls Chapel is assisting the family.

Lorraine Idelle Larson, was born on February 4, 1927 in Iowa Falls, to Ethel Rue Tordoff and Clarence Evelin Larson. She graduated from the Iowa Falls High School with the class of 1944. On May 4, 1947, Lorraine was united in marriage to Glenn Sherman Bitters in Webster City. To this union one son, Craig, was born. Lorraine was employed at the Iowa Falls State Bank for more than 33 years. After retirement from the bank she was employed at the Scenic Manor Care Facility, Iowa Falls, and most recently at St. Mark's Catholic Church in the church office.

Lorraine was a member of the First Congregational Church, Iowa Falls; the American Legion Auxiliary Post No. 188, Iowa Falls; a lifetime member of the Ellsworth Municipal Hospital Auxiliary; and a longtime board member of Union Cemetery. It brought her heart great joy volunteering with different organizations and groups.

Lorraine is survived by her son, Craig Bitters; two grandsons, Steven Bitters and Todd (Dannielle) Bitters and great-grandson, Eric Bitters, all of Bondurant. She had hoped to live to see her second great-grandson, Kyle, to be born in October. She is also survived by two sisters, Marlene K. (Jim) Zech of Rockwell City and Linda L. (Richard) Dana of La Jolla, California; one sister-in-law, Martha Larson of Boone; and many nieces and nephews. She is also survived by her three grand-puppies, Alyse, Sarge and Candy, whom she loved very much.

Lorraine was preceded in death by her parents, Clarence and Ethel Larson; her husband, Glenn Bitters; one brother, Richard Larson; and two nephews, James Zech and Todd Porter.
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Lucile Murra
August 2, 1920 June 10, 2008

June 14, 2008

GREENFIELD—Lucile Murra, daughter of Jake and Marion (Folkerts) Muller, was born on August 2, 1920, on the family farm in Grundy County. She passed away on Tuesday, June 10, 2008, at the Greenfield Manor in Greenfield at the age of 87.

Funeral services were held on Friday, June 13, at the St. John's United Church of Christ in Ackley, with Pastor David Boogerd officiating. Interment was in the Oakwood Cemetery, Ackley. The Steen Funeral Home of Greenfield was in charge of the arrangements.

Lucile was raised and educated in Ackley. She attended the German Township School. On August 12, 1941, Lucile was united in marriage to Dick Murra. To this union four children were born, Harley, Leslie, Shirley and Melody. The family made their home in the Ackley area, and Lucile was a homemaker and worked at the school lunch room. She continued to make her home in Ackley until becoming ill and moving in with her daughter, Melody and family in Greenfield in 1998.

Lucile was a member of the St. John's United Church of Christ in Ackley. She enjoyed music and playing the piano, accordion, harmonica and organ.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Dick; one son, Leslie; one daughter, Shirley; two brothers, Benjamin Neymeyer and Merle Muller in infancy; one sister, Leola Kuper; and one sister-in-law, Gertrude Neymeyer.

She is survived by one son, Harley Murra and wife, DiAnn of Marshalltown; one daughter, Melody Olson and husband, Todd of Greenfield; three grandchildren, Penni Chadderdon and husband, Abie of Marshalltown and Benjamin and Austin Olson of Greenfield; five great-grandchildren; one brother, Harvey Muller and wife, Margaret of Iowa Falls; and nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.
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Halden J. Collins
Tuesday, June 10, 2008

June 14, 2008

DUMONT—Halden J. Collins, 86, of Dumont, passed away on Tuesday, June 10, 2008, at the St. Mary's Hospital in Rochester, Minnesota.

Funeral services will be held on Monday, June 16, at 1:30 p.m., at the Dumont Reformed Church in Dumont, with Pastor Jeff Fiet officiating. Burial will be in the Dumont Cemetery. Visitation will be on Sunday, from 2-4:00 p.m., at the Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Dumont.
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Rita D. Hamilton
Saturday, June 14, 2008

June 18, 2008

LOUISVILLE, Kentucky—Rita D. Hamilton, 55, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Saturday, June 14, 2008, at the University Hospital.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., on Wednesday, June 18, at the St. Matthews United Methodist Church in Louisville, with burial to follow in the Jeffersontown Cemetery. The Highlands Family-Owned Funeral Home of Louisville is in charge of the arrangements.
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Amos Keck
November 15, 1933-June 15, 2008

June 18, 2008

IOWA FALLS—Amos Keck, 74, of Iowa Falls, died on Sunday, June 15, 2008, at the Iowa Veterans Home in Marshalltown.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Wednesday, June 18, at the Surls Funeral Home in Iowa Falls, with burial in the Friends Cemetery, Iowa Falls. Full Military Rites provided by the Hyman-Peavey American Legion Post No. 188 of Iowa Falls. The Surls Funeral Home in Iowa Falls is in charge of the arrangements.

Amos Keck, was born on November 15, 1933, the son of James and Bertha (Douglas) Keck. He attended school in Arkansas and was a member of the U.S. Army during the Korean War. Amos was united in marriage to Frances Kay Mauderer on December 12, 1966. He had been a truck driver.

Amos is survived by his daughter, Linda Brannick and husband, David of Bradford; two sons, John Keck of Rockford and James Keck of Mason City; an adopted son, Norman Lehmann and wife, Colleen of Orange City; and five grandchildren, Cory, Justin, LaTasha, Taten and Rainey.

He was preceded in death by his parents and his wife.
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Marvin R. Richtsmeier
Sunday, June 15, 2008

June 18, 2008

ACKLEY—Marvin R. Richtsmeier, 67, of Ackley, was found at his home on Sunday, June 15, 2008.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m., on Wednesday, June 18, at the St. John’s United Church of Christ in Ackley, with burial in the Pleasant Hill Cemetery, rural Ackley. Full Military Rites by the Elliott-Keninger American Legion Post No. 252 of Ackley. The Sietsema Funeral Home in Ackley is in charge of the arrangements.
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Harvey D. Hinshaw
Monday, June 16, 2008

June 21, 2008

ELDORA—Harvey D. Hinshaw, 98, of Eldora, died from natural causes on Monday, June 16, 2008, at the Hamilton Hospital in Webster City.

Funeral services were held on Friday, June 20, at the Eldora United Methodist Church in Eldora, with Pastor Richard Boatman officiating. Burial followed in the Eastlawn Memory Gardens in Eldora, with military honors by the Walter-Sayer Post 182 of the American Legion and Roll-Harless Post 3974 of the VFW. The Creps-Abels Funeral Home of Eldora was in charge of the arrangements.
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Jon Arnold
August 23, 1942 June 16, 2008

June 28, 2008

WATERLOO-Jon Arnold, 65, of Glendale, Arizona and formerly of Waterloo, Cedar Rapids and Iowa Falls, died on Monday, June 16, 2008, at home.

Graveside services will be held at 2:00 p.m., on Saturday, June 28, at the Elmwood Cemetery. The Parrott & Wood Chapel of Memories, an Overton Family Service, is in charge of the arrangements.

He was born on August 23, 1942, in Iowa Falls, the son of Stanley and Marie Sweet Arnold.

Mr. Arnold was a survey technician in Cedar Rapids and had been a lifelong musician. He had recently retired from RBF Consulting, where he had worked for 11 years.

He is survived by two daughters, Christina George of Chicago and Trisha Ender of Cedar Rapids; three granddaughters; his aunt, Peggy Arnold of Mesa; two cousins, Clayton Arnold of Scottsdale, Arizona and Sandy Gregory of Mesa, Arizona; and a nephew, Mike Arnold of Waterloo.

He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Jerry; and an uncle, Clayton Arnold.

Jon was a kind-hearted man, always willing to strike up conversations with anyone. He loved music, particularly Sinatra and music of that era, and was a devotee of old-time radio and movies.
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Edward Rewerts
Wednesday, June 18, 2008

June 21, 2008
 
MARSHALLTOWN—Edward Rewerts, 88, of Marshalltown, formerly of Parkersburg, died from natural causes on Wednesday, June 18, 2008, at the Iowa Veteran’s Home in Marshalltown.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Monday, June 23, at the Faith Lutheran Church with burial in the Oak Hill Cemetery, both in Parkersburg. Visitation will be from 4-6:00 p.m., on Sunday, at the Redman-Schwartz Funeral Home in Parkersburg, and one hour before the services at the church.
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Lorraine (Meyer) Schultz
August 14, 1925-June 19, 2008

June 28, 2008

OLIVE BRANCH, Mississippi—Lorraine (Rainie) Schultz, of Olive Branch, Mississippi, formerly of Indianola, moved to her heavenly home on Thursday, June 19, 2008.

A celebration service was held on Thursday, June 26, at the Redeemer Lutheran Church in Indianola. The family requests memorials be sent to the Redeemer Lutheran Church in Lorraine’s name. The Overton Funeral Home in Indianola was in charge of the arrangements.

Lorraine Meyer, was born in Ackley on August 14, 1925. She graduated from the Ackley High School and then the University of Iowa with a B.S. degree in social work. She touched many lives through her dedication to others as shown in her work at the Caroline Mission in St. Louis, State of Iowa Child Welfare and Adoption, Indianola High School and Lutheran Social Services in Des Moines.

Lorraine’s passions in life were her faith and family. Lorraine was a charter member of the Redeemer Lutheran Church in Indianola. Throughout her life she started the Sunday school program, served as vacation church director, directed Youth Choir with Helen Comnick, a member of Lutheran Church Women Group, and was the first woman to serve on the church council. She took great pride and joy in the church’s growth and development into the caring community it continues to be today.

On October 24, 1949, she married Chet Schultz, who preceded her in death on July 24, 1986. Lorraine leaves a lifetime of cherished memories and her eternal love to daughters, Sandi (Larry) Abbas of Olive Branch and Jan (Bryan) Fellows of Lino Lakes, Minnesota; three grandsons, Dax (Mandy) Abbas of Windsor Heights, Cory (Emily) Abbas of Des Moines and Deston Fellows of Lino Lakes; five great-grandchildren, Hadley, Rowen, Crey, Schultz and Rylann Abbas; sister, Marilyn Harken of Camdenton, Missouri; and brothers, Duane (Jo) Meyer of Grinnell and Leroy (Lois) Meyer of Lake Forest, Illinois.

Her family and friends were inspired by her grace, kindness, courage, strength, faith and love. We are honored, grateful and blessed to have been a part of her life. Our memories of Lorraine’s love will embrace us always.
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Hollis L. Havens
Friday, June 20, 2008

June 25, 2008

STEAMBOAT ROCK—Hollis L. Havens, 92, of Steamboat Rock, died from natural causes on Friday, June 20, 2008, at the Presbyterian Village in Ackley.

Funeral services were held on Tuesday, June 24, at the Steamboat Rock Baptist Church, with Pastor Harrison Lippert officiating. Burial followed in the Steamboat Rock Cemetery, with military honors provided by Hoover-Eiserman American Legion Post No. 542. The Creps-Abels Funeral Home of Eldora was in charge of the arrangements.
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Joy Bell
Saturday, June 21, 2008

July 16, 2008

TUCSON, Arizona—Joy Bell, of Tucson, Arizona, sister of Annabel Meyer of Iowa Falls, passed away on Saturday, June 21.

Funeral services were held on Thursday, June 26, at the St. John’s United Methodist Church, with burial in the Evergreen Cemetery, both in Tucson. The Evergreen Mortuary Cemetery and Crematory of Tucson was in charge of the arrangements.
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Barton L. Boehmler
Sunday, June 22, 2008

June 25, 2008

HAMPTON—Barton L. Boehmler, 83, of Hampton, passed away on Sunday, June 22, 2008, at the Mercy Medical Center West Campus, Mason City.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Saturday, June 28, at the First Congregational Church, Hampton, with the Rev. John Byrne officiating. Burial will be in the Hampton City Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4-6:00 p.m., on Friday, at the church. The Linn’s Funeral Homes Iowa Falls Chapel is handling the arrangements.
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Mindey Mae Barker
December 26, 1980-June 23, 2008

June 28, 2008

TAMA—Mindey Mae Barker, 27, of Ames, formerly of Tama and Iowa Falls, died on Monday, June 23, 2008, at the St. Anthony Hospital in Carroll, following a sudden illness.

Funeral services were held on Friday, June 27, at the Kruse-Phillips Funeral Home in Tama, with Pastor Dewey Grimes officiating. Interment followed in the Haven Cemetery in rural Tama.

Mindey was born on December 26, 1980 in Marshalltown, the daughter of Lloyd Barker and Jamie (Clark) Whitham. She graduated from the Iowa Falls High School in 1998, Maui Community College in 2003, and Iowa State University in May of 2008. She was currently working on her doctorate degree at Iowa State. She was a research assistant at Iowa State and worked in customer service at CDS.

Mindey was a very giving person. She showed this in many ways such as having a sponsor child and buying Christmas dinner each year for a needy family along with presents for them. She also supported the giving tree at Wal-Mart each year. Buying Christmas gifts for her entire company while working in Hawaii is another example of how giving she was. Her generosity was exhibited by her desire to set up scholarships for her family. Mindey was like a second mother to Devin and was loved by her many friends as she went through life. In keeping with her spirit of giving, Mindey was donating her hair annually to locks of love. She also enjoyed drag racing and liked to drive fast.

She was preceded in death by her grandfathers, Frank Clark and Lloyd Barker Sr.; and one cousin, Perry Skraastad.

Survivors include her parents, Jamie (Dan) Whitham of Luther and Lloyd Ealy of Gilman; her grandmothers, Betty Clark of Tama and Joan (Loyd) Ely of Montour; three brothers, Lloyd Barker of Ames, Brad Barker of Des Moines and Devin Barker of Gilman; one sister, Courtney Gonzales of Boone; and many aunts, uncles and cousins.
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Lorene Darlene Kempthorne
April 13, 1928-June 25, 2008

July 9, 2008

SPICER, Minnesota—Lorene Darlene Kempthorne, 80, of Spicer, Minnesota, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, June 25, 2008, after a battle with cancer.

Funeral services with visitation to celebrate the life of Lorene will be held on Saturday, July 12, from 10–11:30 a.m., at the Surls Funeral Home in Iowa Falls. Burial will follow in the North Lawn Cemetery, Iowa Falls.

Born Lorene D. Meinberg, in Geneva, on April 13, 1928, she was the daughter of the late Rhina and Edward Meinberg. She moved to Spicer, Minnesota in 1972, where she enjoyed her life with friends, family and community. She was active in both polka and ballroom dance and was appreciated for her outstanding knitting and crochet. Lorene had a special love for birds, especially hummingbirds.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Gerald C. Kempthorne in October 1980; and by a brother, Lavern Meinberg.

She will forever be remembered by her family, her son, Bradley Kempthorne and fiancée, Heidy Rodriquez of Parkland, Florida; grandson, Jason Kempthorne and fiancée, Amanda Bachman of Montrose, Minnesota; granddaughter, Jennifer and husband Nicholas Wolfe of Buffalo, Minnesota; great-granddaughter, Hailey Wolfe; and nieces and nephew.
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The Rev. Ronald Rankin
May 5, 1945-June 26, 2008

July 2, 2008

DUBUQUE—The Rev. Ronald Rankin, 63, of Dubuque, and formerly of Iowa Falls, passed away on Thursday, June 26, 2008, at the Dubuque Nursing and Rehab Center, Dubuque.

Funeral services were held on Tuesday, July 1, at the Linn’s Funeral Chapel, Iowa Falls. Burial was in the Union Cemetery, Iowa Falls.

Ronald Dean Rankin, was born on May 5, 1945 in Hampton, son of Edith M. (Turner) and Leslie M. Rankin. He grew up on a farm near Dows. He attended schools in Dows and Hampton. Even though he struggled with cerebral palsy since birth, his post-high school graduate studies included Simpson College at Mt. Vernon and Westmar College at Lemars. His theological studies included courses at Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary in Evanston, Illinois and Southern Methodist University’s Perkins School of Theology in Dallas, Texas, where he obtained his Divinity Degree in 1979.

He was ordained Deacon in the United Methodist Church in 1970. Prior to his pastoral career, he worked at a wholesale book store and as a hotel clerk in Hampton. During his pastoral career, he served churches in Alabama, Arkansas, Kansas, Kentucky, Michigan, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia and West Virginia, and was chaplain at a hospital in San Francisco, California. His first appointment in Iowa was in Carroll. His most recent appointment was at the former Faith United Methodist Church in Dubuque.

Ron continued to serve the Lord providing comfort and prayer at Dubuque Nursing and Rehab, even though confined to the nursing home after a severe car accident. He was a Certified Advanced Lay Speaker and was well known for his “rousing” sermons and his witness to the power of Jesus Christ in his life.

Ronald is survived by an uncle, Maurice (Peggy) Turner of Webster City.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Edith and Leslie Rankin; and a brother, Dennis.
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Wilma Wood
Monday, May 12, 2008

June 28, 2008

IOWA FALLS—Wilma Wood, 101, of Iowa Falls, passed away on Monday, May 12, 2008, at the Heritage Care Center, Iowa Falls.

Memorial services will be held at 11:00 a.m., on Monday, June 30, at the Bethany Lutheran Church, Iowa Falls, with Pastor Brian King officiating. Burial will be in the Memorial Park Cemetery in Mason City. The Linn's Funeral Homes Iowa Falls Chapel has been entrusted with the arrangements.
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Dorothy Kluiter
Saturday, June 28, 2008

July 2, 2008

CLARKSVILLE—Dorothy Kluiter, 88, of Clarksville, died on Saturday, June 28, 2008, at the Allen Memorial Hospital in Waterloo, from natural causes.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Wednesday, July 2, at the Hitesville Gospel Hall, Aplington, with burial in the Lynwood Cemetery in Clarksville. Visitation will be one hour before the services at the church. The Redman-Schwartz Funeral Home in Clarksville is in charge of the arrangements.
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Lloyd Fuller
March 25, 1919-June 29, 2008

July 2, 2008

BELMOND—Lloyd Fuller, 89, of Belmond, passed away on Sunday, June 29, 2008, at the Belmond Health Care Center.

Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, July 2, at 10:30 a.m., at the United Methodist Church in Belmond, with Pastor Mike Druhl officiating. Military rites will be provided at the church by the Belmond Honor Guard. Burial will be in the Berlin Cemetery in Jackson Township, rural Owasa, at 2:00 p.m. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the services at the church on Wednesday. The Dugger Funeral Home in Belmond is in charge of the arrangements.

Lloyd Benjamin Fuller, the son of Benjamin Star and Myrtle (Shaner) Fuller, was born on March 25, 1919 near Owasa. As a youth, Lloyd attended country schools, often by way of a horse-drawn sleigh on a winter’s day. At the age of 10, the family moved to Bradford, and Lloyd completed his education, graduating from the Iowa Falls High School in 1936. The family then moved to Popejoy where Lloyd farmed with his father.

Lloyd served his country in the Navy from 1943 to 1946, including 18 months in Hawaii. He married Marian Boyington, from Bradford, in California on June 13, 1944.

Following Lloyd’s discharge from the service, he and Marian moved to Alden, and soon moved to Belmond to continue with his farming career. Lloyd and Marian farmed for 35 years with Lloyd retiring from farming in 1984, when they took on a new adventure, delivering Winnebago motor homes. This career took Lloyd to almost every state in the continental United States.

Lloyd had many interests, but his family was the highlight of his life. He and Marian have great memories of their time spent on the dance floor – whether it was for square dancing or ballroom dancing. Lloyd enjoyed fishing in the spring and summer and ice fishing in the winter. He and Marian also found enjoyment in camping with their family and friends. His children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren will remember Lloyd for his determination and patience teaching them to water-ski, play cards, fish and other family activities.

He was an active member of the United Methodist Church and the Odd Fellows Lodge.

Lloyd is survived by his wife, Marian; daughters, Rochelle and Ron Hook of Sibley, Sharon and Bob Crane of Smith Mountain Lake, Virginia and Janelle and Richard Ringuette of Richmond, Virginia; son, Ben and Kathy Fuller of Bondurant; grandchildren, Kristine and Gregg Sherrard, Jennifer and Joel Johnson, Sheri and Mike Kilbey, Stacey and Michael Couch and Jon Ringuette; and great-grandchildren, Alyssa, Matthew and Joshua Sherrard, Caleb, Grace, Nathan and Luke Johnson, Nicholas and Zachary Couch, and Stefanie and Ryan Fuller.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and a sister, Eva.
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Thomas James Varnum
February 2, 1946-June 29, 2008

July 5, 2008

CEDAR RAPIDS—Thomas James Varnum, 62, of Cedar Rapids, died early Sunday morning, June 29, 2008, at the St. Luke’s Hospital in Cedar Rapids, after a long illness.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Monday, July 7, at 2:00 p.m., at the Christ Episcopal Church in Cedar Rapids by the Rev. Dr. William Pugliese, with a reception at the church to follow. Visitation will be held at the Cedar Memorial Park Funeral Home on Sunday evening from 6-8:00 p.m.. A private inurnment service will be conducted by the Rev. Dr. Barbara Schlacter on Monday, July 7, at the Christ Church Columbarium.

Tom was born in rural Radcliffe on February 2, 1946, the son of Wayne and Jannett (Harms) Varnum. He graduated from the Radcliffe High School and the University of Iowa. Tom was married to Elizabeth Corey on August 24, 1968, at the St. John’s Episcopal Church in Cedar Rapids by Fr. Dominic Loferski. He worked in the medical billing and insurance industry, including 11 years at Mercy Hospital Family Practice Center and most recently for Principal Financial Group.

Tom was a member of the Christ Episcopal Church. He will be remembered for his faith, his love of antiques, cooking, history, a good joke and his family.

He is survived by his wife, Liz; daughter, Katherine Varnum and her partner, Patricia; and son, Charles Varnum and fiancée, Grace Rohwedder, all of Cedar Rapids; his sister, Marlys Varnum Allen of St. Louis, Missouri; an aunt, Doris Varnum Ellis of Iowa Falls; a brother-in-law, Walt Corey and wife, Linda of Cedar Rapids; his niece, the Rev. Kelly Allen and husband, John Rezentes and children, Clare and David of Buckinghamshire, England; nephew, Adam Allen and wife, Heather and their children, Chase and Blake of Bogotá, Colombia; and nephews, Peter Corey and wife, April of Ft. Worth, Texas and Ryan Corey and fiancée, Elizabeth Cearlock of Cedar Rapids; and by many beloved cousins and their families. 

Memorials may be made to the Christ Episcopal Church, the Cedar Rapids Public Library, or to the charity of the donor’s choice in Tom’s name.
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Esther M. Weichers
Sunday, June 29, 2008

July 5, 2008

WATERLOO—Esther M. Weichers, 88, of Waterloo, and formerly of Parkersburg, died on Sunday, June 29, 2008, at the Friendship Village in Waterloo, of complications of Alzheimer’s disease.

Graveside services were held on Thursday, July 3, at the Rosehill Cemetery, Grundy Center. The Redman-Schwartz Funeral Home, Parkersburg, was in charge of the arrangements.
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Carol L. Stratton
Monday, June 30, 2008

July 5, 2008

BETTENDORF—Carol L. Stratton, 49, of Bettendorf, died on Monday, June 30, 2008, in Davenport.

A Celebration of Life memorial service was held on Thursday, July 3, at the Edwards Congregational United Church of Christ, Davenport. The Weerts Funeral Home of Davenport was in charge of the arrangements.

Carol married Lyle Stratton on May 19, 1984 in Iowa Falls. A graduate of the University of Northern Iowa, she then earned her master’s degree in education from St. Ambrose University. Carol pursued her career in education, most recently as an academic counselor at the University of Iowa.

Survivors include her husband, Lyle; son, Nolan C. Stratton of Coralville; her sister, Rhonda Nolan of Ft. Collins, Colorado; brother, Carl (Anne) Nolan of Park View; her twin sister, Cheryl Nolan of Des Moines; and brother, Daniel (Nicole) Nolan of Clive.
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