Virgil E. Klemme
Friday, April 3, 2009

April 8, 2009

STATE CENTER—Virgil E. Klemme, 87, of State Center, passed away on Friday, April 3, 2009, at the Hubbard Care Center in Hubbard.

Funeral services were held on Tuesday, April 7, at the Trinity Lutheran Church in State Center, with Pastor Mike Maddick officiating. Burial was in the Hillside Cemetery, with military honors by the State Center American Legion Harlan C. Pfantz Post No. 122. The Mitchell Family Funeral Home West Marshall Chapel in State Center was in charge of the arrangements.
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Jerry Jerome Hovenga
Saturday, April 4, 2009

April 8, 2009

HAMPTON—Jerry Jerome Hovenga, 68, of Hampton, passed away on Saturday, April 4, 2009, at the Franklin General Hospital in Hampton.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Wednesday, April 8, at the Hampton United Methodist Church, with burial in the Hampton Cemetery. The Rev. Dr. Edward R. Peterson will officiate at the service. The Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Hampton is in charge of the arrangements.
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Cutberto Antonio Francisco
Saturday, April 4, 2009

April 8, 2009

Cutberto Antonio Francisco, 49, of Iowa Falls, formerly of Ayotzintepec, Oaxaca, Mexico, passed away on Saturday, April 4, 2009, at the University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics in Iowa City.

Funeral services will be held at 7:00 p.m., on Friday, April 10, at the Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Hampton, with Miguel Sosa Garcia presiding. Burial will be in the Municipal Panteon in Ayotzintepec, Oaxaca, Mexico, at a later date. Visitation will be on Friday, from 3:00 p.m. until the service time at the funeral home.
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Leona E. Woodley
September 26, 1914-April 6, 2009

April 8, 2009

Leona E. Woodley, 94, of Iowa Falls and formerly of Ackley, passed away on Monday, April 6, 2009, at the Maple Manor Care Center.

Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m., on Thursday, April 9, at the Linn’s Funeral Chapel in Ackley, with the Rev. Sylvia Kennedy officiating. Burial will follow in the Pleasant Hill Cemetery, rural Ackley. Visitation will be from 5-7:00 p.m., on Wednesday, at the funeral home. Memorials may be directed to the Cedar Valley Hospice or to Maple Manor. The Linn’s Funeral Homes Ackley Chapel has been entrusted with the arrangements.

Leona Elizabeth Roegner, was born on September 26, 1914, on her parents’ farm in Osceola Township, Franklin County, the daughter of Emma [Peters] and Charles Roegner. She graduated from the Geneva High School with the class of 1933. On March 2, 1935, Leona was united in marriage to Harold Henry Woodley at Bethany, Missouri. They lived and worked in Geneva until 1950 and then started farming between Ackley and Iowa Falls. They farmed until 1974 and then retired to live in Iowa Falls. She had been employed as a telephone operator, did baby-sitting, was a housewife and had been a secretary for the Lindaman-Mott Memorial Company, Iowa Falls.

Leona liked to cook, bake, can vegetables, dance, fish, play cards and spend time with her family. She was a former member of the Geneva United Methodist Church and the Ladies of the Moose.

Leona Woodley is survived by two sons, Donald Woodley of Everett, Washington and Larry (Pauline) Woodley of Ackley; 10 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren; and one sister, Velma Warren of Clear Lake.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Emma Roegner; her husband, Harold Woodley; three sons, Ricky in infancy, Robert Woodley and Tony Woodley; two daughters-in-law, Eunice Woodley and Virginia Woodley; two sisters, Lucille Abbas and Ruth Hofmeister; one brother, Robert Roegner; one sister-in-law; and two brothers-in-law.
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Leona M. Paulsen
Monday, April 6, 2009

April 8, 2009

HAMPTON—Leona M. Paulsen, 89, of Hampton, passed away on Monday, April 6, 2009, at the Franklin General Hospital Nursing Facility in Hampton.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Thursday, April 9, at the St. John’s Lutheran Church in rural Hampton, with Pastor David Bernhardt officiating. Burial will be in the St. John’s Lutheran Church Cemetery in rural Hampton. Visitation will be from 5-7:00 p.m., on Wednesday, at the Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Hampton.
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Heidi Lee Murray
January 20, 1979-April 6, 2009

April 11, 2009

IOWA FALLS—Heidi Lee Murray, 30, of Iowa Falls, died on Monday, April 6, 2009, at the Ellsworth Municipal Hospital in Iowa Falls.

Memorial services will be at 11:00 a.m., on Saturday, April 11, at the Bethany Lutheran Church in Iowa Falls. Per Heidi’s wishes, in lieu of flowers memorials may be directed to the Caleb Murray Trust Account at the Iowa Falls State Bank, Hospice of North Iowa in Hampton, Ronald McDonald House in Iowa City or to the Hope Lodge in Iowa City. The Surls Funeral Home in Iowa Falls is in charge of the arrangements.

Heidi Lee Murray, was born on January 20, 1979 in Mankato, Minnesota, the daughter of Terry Bergemann and Mary Carter. She was a 1997 graduate of the Mason City High School and NIACC in Mason City. Heidi was united in marriage to Jason Murray on October 13, 2007, at the Cottage Community Church in Iowa Falls. She was a product manager at the Hy-Vee in Iowa Falls.

Heidi is survived by her husband, Jason; a son, Caleb Allen Murray of Iowa Falls; her mother and step-father, Mary and Warren Riemer of Sun City, Arizona; her father and step-mother, Terry and Lori Bergemann of Vernon Center, Minnesota; her sister and partner, Heather Bergemann and Jane McVay of Sylvania, Ohio; a brother, John Bergemann of Mesa, Arizona; nephews, Eli and Keegan McVay of Sylvania; a niece, Maryana Rausch of Phoenix, Arizona; her paternal grandparents, Stanley and Betty Bergemann of Madelia, Minnesota; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.

She was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, Robert and Travis Carter; a niece, Grace McVay; and two nephews, Samuel and Spencer McVay.
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Carroll Espe
Monday, April 6, 2009

April 8, 2009

RADCLIFFE—Carroll Espe, 84, of Radcliffe, died on Monday, April 6, 2009, at the Mary Greeley Medical Center in Ames.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Thursday, April 9, at the St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church in Hubbard, with burial in the Stavanger Lutheran Cemetery in Garden City. The family will receive friends at the Boeke Funeral Home in Hubbard on Wednesday from 6-8:00 p.m.
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Gertrude E. Taber
Tuesday, April 7, 2009

April 11, 2009

STEAMBOAT ROCK—Gertrude E. Taber, 81, of Steamboat Rock, died from natural causes on Tuesday, April 7, 2009, at the Muse Norris Inpatient Unit of Hospice of North Iowa in Mason City.

Funeral services were held on Friday, April 10, at the St. Paul Lutheran Church in Eldora, with Pastor David Splett officiating. Burial followed in the Eldora City Cemetery. The Creps-Abels Funeral Home in Eldora was in charge of the arrangements.
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Elva V. Olsen
July 9, 1925-April 8, 2009

April 15, 2009

MASON CITY—Elva V. Olsen, 83, of Mason City, died on Wednesday, April 8, 2009, at home.

Memorial services will be held at 1:00 p.m., on Saturday, April 18, at the Major Erickson Funeral Home, Mason City, with the Rev. Mark Lavrenz of the Bethlehem Lutheran Church, officiating. Inurnment will take place in the Alden Cemetery, Alden. The family will greet friends one hour prior to the services at the funeral home.

Elva was born on July 9, 1925 in Alden, the daughter of Raymond E. and Anna E. (Graff) Olsen. She graduated from the Alden High School, then Hamilton Business College in Mason City. After graduating from Hamilton’s, Elva moved to Washington, D.C., where she worked for the FBI. She returned to Mason City in 1945 and went to work for the North Iowa Abstract Company. She retired in 1987.

Elva was a member of the Bethlehem Lutheran Church. She also enjoyed golfing and bowling.

Elva is survived by her sister, Ardelle Packard of Santa Fe, New Mexico; brother, Glen W. Olsen and wife, Mary Lou of Ballwin, Missouri; sister-in-law, Rosemary Olsen of Alden; and many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.

Elva was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Marlyn K. Olsen; brother-in-law, Joseph Packard; and niece, Ann Thomas.
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Dorothy Dirksen
Wednesday, April 8, 2009

April 11, 2009

HAMPTON—Dorothy Dirksen, 95, of Hampton, passed away on Wednesday, April 8, 2009, at the Hampton Health Care Center in Hampton.

Graveside services were held on Thursday, April 9, at the Lindenwood Cemetery in rural Geneva, with the Rev. Sylvia Kennedy officiating. The Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
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Lucille Wilhemina Sophia Folkers
Wednesday, April 8, 2009

April 11, 2009

ALLISON—Lucille Wilhemina Sophia Folkers, 91, of Allison, passed away on Wednesday, April 8, 2009, at the Bartels Lutheran Home in Waverly.

Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, April 14, at 1:30 p.m., at the St. James Lutheran Church in Allison, with Pastor Keith Tomlinson officiating. Burial will be in the Allison Cemetery. Visitation will be on Monday, from 4-7:00 p.m., at the Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Allison.
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Keith Duane Richtsmeier
April 24, 1954-April 9, 2009

April 18, 2009

AURORA, Colorado—Keith Duane Richtsmeier, 54, of Aurora, Colorado, formerly of Steamboat Rock, went to be with his beloved Jesus on Thursday, April 9, 2009, at the Porter Hospice in Centennial, Colorado.

While his body will be buried in the Steamboat Rock Cemetery, his spirit and life go on in the presence of God and of those who have gone before him in faith and hope. The memorial fund established in his name will be used to fund what he gave his heart and life to, spreading the love and message of Jesus through creative arts and teaching venues.

Keith was born in Hampton to John and Darlene (Anders) Richtsmeier, on April 24, 1954. He was raised on a farm near Ackley and graduated from the Ackley-Geneva High School in 1972. In 1973, Keith graduated from the Lincoln Technical Institute. With the mind of an engineer and the hands for service, Keith began his working life servicing vehicles at the old Amoco station in Steamboat Rock. On June 14, 1974, he was united in marriage to Carolyn J. Gast in Steamboat Rock. He relished in the joy of his second family as an “adopted” son-in-law of Laverne and Joan Gast, the brother-in-law of Dan and Terry Gast.

Over the last 20+ years, Keith has worked as a construction coordinator for New Modern Concepts in Iowa Falls. His commitment to his trade and insatiable work ethic made him an integral part in the construction of more than 1,000 hog confinements and the establishment of this substantial agri-business in Iowa and beyond.

For the majority of his adult life Keith was a member, contributor, teacher and leader at the Steamboat Rock Baptist Church. As the youth leader in the early ‘80s he saw many of his former youth go on to lifetimes in Christian ministry. In more recent years, Keith was a member of the Orchard Hill Church in Cedar Falls, where he reveled in the celebration of the gospel through the weekend services and contemporary worship music.

In the last months of his battle with cancer, Keith’s great joy was his grandson, Evan. For Keith, who loved life, particularly that brand of life that flows through the veins of children; laughing, playing and staring into the eyes of his grandson, was the kind of happiness that could only be surpassed by heaven itself.

He is survived by his wife, Carolyn; a son, Nick and his wife, Wendy Richtsmeier of Denver, Colorado; a grandson, Evan Keith Richtsmeier; mother, Darlene Richtsmeier of Ackley; two brothers, Marvin and his wife, Glenna and Jim and his wife, Cindy, all of Ackley; and a sister, Gloria and her husband, Ken Lewis of Lewisville, Minnesota.

He was preceded in death by his father, John.

He is now and forever will be in the presence of the one he loved more than life itself, Jesus, the Christ, the Son of God.

The Creps-Abels Funeral Home of Eldora is handling the arrangements.
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Thomas Wolf
Thursday, April 9, 2009

April 15, 2009

SHEFFIELD—Thomas Wolf, 64, of Sheffield, died on Thursday, April 9, 2009, at the Muse-Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit, Mason City.

A Mass of Christian Burial was held on Tuesday, April 14, at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Rockwell, with burial in the Visitation Cemetery, Stacyville. The Retz-Grarup Funeral Home of Sheffield was in charge of the arrangements.
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Ruth D. Miller
Friday, April 10, 2009

April 11, 2009

ALLISON—Ruth D. Miller, 80, of Allison, passed away on Friday, April 10, 2009, at the Allison Health Care Center.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Monday, April 13, at the Allison United Church of Christ, with burial in the Allison Cemetery. Visitation will be on Sunday, from 3-5:00 p.m., at the Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Allison. The Rev. Tom Laufer will officiate at the service.
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Doris E. Wallace Paulsen
Friday, April 10, 2009

April 15, 2009

HAMPTON—Doris E. Wallace Paulsen, 96, of Hampton, passed away on Friday, April 10, 2009, at the Franklin General Hospital Nursing Facility in Hampton.

Funeral services were held on Tuesday, April 14, at the St. John’s Lutheran Church, rural Hampton, with burial in the church cemetery. The Rev. David Bernhardt officiated at the service. The Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Hampton was in charge of the arrangements.
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Richard Olsowski
Friday, April 10, 2009

May 16, 2009

OTTUMWA—Richard Olsowski, 60, of Ottumwa, formerly of the Ackley and Grundy Center areas, passed away on Friday, April 10, 2009.

Memorial services will be held at 2:00 p.m., on Saturday, May 16, at the New Hope Fellowship Church in Holland. He was cremated and therefore there will be no visitation prior to the funeral services.
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Cecil Henry King
November 13, 1928-April 11, 2009

April 15, 2009

CENTRALIA, Missouri—Cecil Henry King, longtime resident of Centralia, Missouri, was born in Iowa Falls on November 13, 1928 and graduated to Heaven on Saturday, April 11, 2009, in St. Amant, Louisiana.

Visitation will be held at the Fenton Funeral Chapel in Centralia, on Friday, April 17, from 5-7:00 p.m. and will continue on Saturday, April 18, at 10:00 a.m. The 11:00 a.m. funeral service will be held at the Zender-Robinson-Cookson Funeral Home in Quincy, Illinois. Pastor Clint Johnson of the Gonzales Baptist Temple in Gonzales, Louisiana, will officiate at the services.

Pall bearers are Charles A. Ross, Aaron King, Wesley Herron, Pete Renner, Louis Sharon and Brian Townsend. Honorary pall bearers are Ken Fontenot, Chaz Ross, Tyler Renner, Ben Sharon, Zack Ross, Jake Townsend, Jeff Ross, Michael Monroe and Josh Townsend.

He was a Navy veteran of both World War II and the Korean War. While living in Quincy, he worked at Pix Photos until he opened the King Photos Studio where he photographed many, many weddings. He was an amateur pilot and was involved in the Civil Air Patrol. He was a Deacon and Sunday School teacher at the Central Baptist Church in Quincy for many years.

He moved his family to the Centralia area in 1964 and he was soon employed by the A.B. Chance Company as staff photographer until retiring after 30 years. He also photographed many weddings and events in the Centralia area. He earned his Master of Photography Degree and served one term as President of the Professional Photographers of America. He was a Deacon and Sunday School teacher at the First Baptist Church in Centralia. He was involved in Boy Scouts and earned his Silver Beaver award. He was active in the Lions Club of Centralia, Jr. Achievement, a Ducks Unlimited member and recently served on the Board of the Senior Center in Centralia.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Edward August King and Leah Amelia Riley King of Iowa Falls; three brothers, Lawrence King, Harold King and Jerry King; two sisters, Mae King Carlson and June King; and his loving wife, Norma Jean Arrowsmith King.

He is survived by three sisters, Grace King Hornung, Betty King Riebkes and husband, Elmer and Rose King Bahr; his four children, Annetta King Ross and husband, Nelson (Fox) of St. Amant, Louisiana, Steven H. King and wife, Terry of Centralia, Missouri, Leah L. King of St. Amant, Louisiana and James E. King and wife, Connie of Lithonia, Georgia. He was the “Best Grandpa in the World” to nine (plus one) grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews and dear friends who miss him greatly.
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Mavis Jeann Mutschler
Saturday, April 11, 2009

April 15, 2009

BRADFORD—Mavis Jeann Mutschler, 71, of Bradford, passed away on Saturday, April 11, 2009, at her home.

Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m., on Wednesday, April 15, at the Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Hampton, with burial at a later date in the Hillside Cemetery in Sheffield. Visitation will be on Wednesday, from 10:00 a.m. until the service time at the funeral home.
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Chuck Ingebritson
October 28, 1961-April 12, 2009

April 15, 2009

IOWA FALLS—Chuck Ingebritson, 47, of Iowa Falls, passed away on Sunday, April 12, 2009, at his home.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., on Wednesday, April 15, at the Linn’s Funeral Chapel, with Father Paul Baldwin officiating. A time of visitation will be from 9:00 a.m. until the service time at the funeral home. Burial will be in the St. Mark’s Cemetery, Iowa Falls. The Linn’s Funeral Homes Iowa Falls Chapel is assisting the family with the arrangements.

Charles “Chuck” Roger Ingebritson, was born on October 28, 1961 at Iowa Falls, the son of Clara Julia (Duda) and Leland Ingebritson. He attended and graduated from the Iowa Falls Community Schools. On December 14, 1984, Chuck was united in marriage to Lorissa Kay Ziebell at the St. Paul Lutheran Church, Buckeye. To this union two sons were born, James Paul and Chase Roger. The couple later divorced. Chuck was a self-employed carpenter and mechanic.

Chuck Ingebritson is survived by his sons, James Ingebritson of Des Moines and Chase Ingebritson of Des Moines; one granddaughter, Kayleigh Kay Ingebritson of Rowan; four brothers, Tom (Sharon) Ingebritson of Hubbard, Bill (Virginia) Ingebritson of Helena, Montana, Mike (Linda) Ingebritson of Iowa Falls and Mark (Lori) Ingebritson of Union; and one sister, Julie (Jim) Ziesman of Alden.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Leland and Clara Ingebritson.
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Reuben Miller
Sunday, April 12, 2009

April 15, 2009

APLINGTON—Reuben Miller, 86, of Aplington, died on Sunday, April 12, 2009, at the Maple Manor Village in Aplington, from natural causes.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Wednesday, April 15, at the First Reformed Church, with burial in the Oak Hill Cemetery, both in Bristow. Visitation will be one hour prior to the services at the church on Wednesday. The Redman-Schwartz Funeral Chapel in Aplington is in charge of the arrangements.
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Margaret R. Hage Ingle
July 22, 1918-April 13, 2009

April 15, 2009

IOWA FALLS—Margaret R. Hage Ingle, 90, of Iowa Falls, passed away on Monday, April 13, 2009, at the Scenic Manor, Iowa Falls.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Saturday, April 18, at the Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, Radcliffe, with Pastor DeWayne Teig officiating. A time of visitation will be from 5-7:00 p.m., on Friday, at the Linn’s Funeral Home, Iowa Falls. Burial will be in the Radcliffe Cemetery, Radcliffe. The Linn’s Funeral Homes Iowa Falls Chapel has been entrusted with the arrangements.

Margaret Ruth Soppeland, was born on July 22, 1918 at Story City, the daughter of Margaret (Sexy) and Osmund Soppeland. She graduated from the Ellsworth, Iowa High School with the class of 1936. On April 26, 1941, Margaret married Howard James Hage at Princeton, Missouri. To this union three children were born, Betty, Ron and Kathy. They spent their life farming. The first years were spent in Hamilton County and then in Hardin County. They became affiliated with the Radcliffe community when they moved to a farm 8 1/2 miles north of Radcliffe in 1947. In 1979, Howard retired and they moved to Radcliffe where they lived until his death on December 3, 1993.

Margaret was married to Lester Ingle on January 5, 1996, at the Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, Radcliffe. They lived in Radcliffe before moving to Cedar Ridge in Iowa Falls. Lester passed away on October 23, 2004. Margaret has lived in Scenic Manor for the last three years. She enjoyed working on the farm, bowling and golf.

Those remaining to cherish her memory are her children, Betty Ann Danger and husband, George of Alden, Ron Hage and wife, Daneice of Muscatine and Kathy “Mz Katie” Hage of Mason City; six grandchildren, Paulette, Rodney, Janine, Traci, Scott and Timm; 10 great-grandchildren, Brennan, Taylor, Brianna, Luke, A.J., Ashley, Amber, Alexis, Morgan and Makinley; a sister-in-law, Mary Hage of Ames; and two nieces and two nephews, along with many other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Osmund and Margaret Soppeland; her two husbands, Howard Hage and Lester Ingle; her brother, William Soppeland; two sisters-in-law; and two brothers-in-law.

Thanks be to God for the life and memory of Margaret Hage Ingle.
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Duane H. Meyer
Monday, April 13, 2009

April 15, 2009

HUMBOLDT—Duane H. Meyer, 63, of Humboldt, passed away on Monday, April 13, 2009, at the Trinity Regional Medical Center in Fort Dodge.

Graveside services will take place at a later date in the Union Cemetery in Iowa Falls. The Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
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Mildred K. Poland
March 7, 1922-April 14, 2009

April 18, 2009

KEWANEE, Illinois—Mildred K. Poland, 87, of Kewanee, Illinois and formerly of Iowa Falls, passed away on Tuesday, April 14, 2009, at the Kewanee Care Center.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., on Saturday, April 18, at the First Church of God, Iowa Falls, with the Rev. Stephen Acheson officiating. Burial will be in the Union Cemetery, Iowa Falls. The Linn’s Funeral Home, Iowa Falls, is in charge of the arrangements.

Mildred Katherine (Meyer) Poland, was born on March 7, 1922 in Iowa Falls, the daughter of Fred and Mollie (Gnade) Meyer. She graduated from the Iowa Falls High School and attended and graduated from the Chicago Academy of Beauty Culture in Chicago, Illinois. On December 15, 1941, Mildred was united in marriage to Robert L. Poland at the Moody Bible Church Chapel by the Rev. Harold Ironside.

Mildred was a homemaker and was admired by her family and friends for being an excellent cook and baker as well as a loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend. Mildred enjoyed doing volunteer work in the community, including the nursing homes and working the blood drives. She enjoyed playing bridge in several Kewanee card clubs. She was a member of the Kewanee Greeters Club and Kewanee Woman’s Club.

Mildred is survived by her son, Robert (Carolyn) Poland of University Place, Washington; three daughters, Beth (Don) Penn of Normal, Illinois, Karen (Al) DeConinck of Kewanee, Illinois and Linda (Tim) Buck of Dunlap, Illinois; 18 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; one brother, Leonard Meyer; three sisters, Wilma Wulke, Marilyn Furman and Arlene Smit; two sisters-in-law, Dorothy Miller and Shirley Rich; and many nieces and nephews.

Mildred was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Robert Poland in December 2006 after 65 years of marriage; a daughter, Katherine Poland; two brothers, Henry Meyer and Lewis Meyer; four sisters, Dorothy Bach, Maxine Barton, Freda Winter and Irene Meyer; and two grandchildren, Marybeth Penn and Ryon Penn.
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Allan Tidman
Tuesday, April 14, 2009

April 25, 2009

IOWA FALLS—Allan Tidman, 60, of Iowa Falls, passed away on Tuesday, April 14, 2009, at his home near Owasa.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m., on Monday, April 27, at the Faith Evangelical Church, Radcliffe, with Pastor Andrew Johnson officiating. Visitation will be from 3-7:00 p.m., on Sunday, at the Linn’s Funeral Home, Iowa Falls, with the family receiving friends from 5-7:00 p.m. Burial will be in the Union Cemetery, Iowa Falls.
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William Thomas Kearney
March 4, 1921-April 15, 2009

April 18, 2009

CEDAR RAPIDS—William Thomas Kearney, 88, of Cedar Rapids and formerly of Iowa Falls, passed away on Wednesday, April 15, 2009, at the St. Luke’s Hospital in Cedar Rapids.

Memorial services will be held at a later date in Iowa Falls.

William was born on March 4, 1921 in Sanborn, the son of Addie and Edward Kearney. He grew up in Ocheydan and attended the Ocheydan Community Schools, graduating in 1938. He attended Buena Vista College in Storm Lake and Drake University in Des Moines. On March 8, 1943, he married Doris Sturgis in Chicopee, Massachusetts, just days before he left to serve overseas in World War II. William was a member of the Army Air Corps, serving two years in Germany and one year in the States. He saw action at Omaha Beach on D-Day.

William worked for the Alden School System for many years as a history teacher, football coach and Principal and served as Superintendent of Alden Schools for 22 years, retiring in 1981. He was a member of the American Legion, Masonic Temple, Lions Club, Highland Golf Club and the Methodist Church in Iowa Falls. He enjoyed golfing and motorcycle riding.

William is survived by his wife, Doris of Cedar Rapids; one son, Thomas Kearney of Solon; one daughter, Mary Claassen of Swisher; and three grandchildren, Kelli Opheim of Honolulu, Hawaii, Katelyn Opheim of Granbury, Texas and Sean Kearney of Kansas City, Missouri.

He was preceded in death by his parents; four brothers; and two sisters.
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John “Jack” W. Kinsinger
March 28, 1946-April 15, 2009

April 18, 2009

MASON CITY—John “Jack” W. Kinsinger, 63, of Mason City, died on Wednesday, April 15, 2009, in Rochester, Minnesota.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m., on Saturday, April 18, at the First United Methodist Church, Wayside Chapel, Mason City, with the Rev. Jim Stiles officiating. There will be a lunch and visitation in the Fireside Room from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., on Saturday, at the church. Interment will be in the Union Cemetery in Iowa Falls. The Major Erickson Funeral Home, Mason City, is in charge of the arrangements.

Jack was born on March 28, 1946 in Alden, the son of Wayne and Doris (Weddle) Kinsinger. He graduated from the Iowa Falls High School in 1964 and later graduated from Iowa State University. He married Patricia Eckhoff on September 1, 1967, at the First Christian Reformed Church in Wellsburg. He worked for IMI Cornelius as a manufacturing engineer for 30 years before the plant closed in 2007.

He was a member of the First United Methodist Church. He was also active in the River City Radio Control Club. He enjoyed building and flying model radio controlled airplanes and spending time with family and grandchildren.

Jack is survived by his wife, Pat Kinsinger of Mason City; two children, David Kinsinger and wife, Heather of St. Louis, Missouri and Diana McGilligan and husband, Sean of Waterloo; grandchildren, Ella Kinsinger and Logan McGilligan; his mother, Doris Ball and husband, David of Iowa Falls; and one brother, Roger Kinsinger and wife, Judy of Ankeny; and by many nieces, nephews and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his father, Wayne Kinsinger.
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Ronald Dean Mulford
August 9, 1941-April 15, 2009

April 22, 2009

IOWA FALLS—Ronald Dean Mulford, 67, of Iowa Falls, died on Wednesday, April 15, 2009, at his home.

Graveside services will be held at 2:00 p.m., on Sunday, April 26, in the Union Cemetery in Iowa Falls. If the weather is bad, the services will be held at the funeral home. The Surls Funeral Home of Iowa Falls is in charge of the arrangements.

Ron was born on August 9, 1941 in Iowa Falls, the son of Richard and Betty (Thies) Mulford. He graduated from the Iowa Falls High School, University of Iowa and Iowa State. Ron had worked at ABC Television in California for 15 years, Coopers & Lybrum in California for 10 years, was a Lathe Fabricator in Minneapolis, Minnesota for 10 years and he worked at IVESCO for five years.

Ron is survived by his brother, Bob Mulford of Iowa Falls; a sister-in-law, Sharon Mulford of Iowa Falls; three nephews, Chad (Sinda) Mulford of Iowa Falls, Jeff (Stacy) Mulford of Iowa Falls and Joel (Elizabeth) Mulford of Ankeny; and nine great-nephews and great-nieces.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Rich and Betty Mulford; and a brother, Dick Mulford.
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Alice Lavonne Muhlenbruch
Wednesday, April 15, 2009

April 18, 2009

HAMPTON—Alice Lavonne Muhlenbruch, 79, of Hampton, passed away on Wednesday, April 15, 2009, at the Franklin General Hospital in Hampton.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Saturday, April 18, at the St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Latimer, with burial in the Hampton Cemetery. The Rev. Marvin Lorenz will officiate at the service. The Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Hampton is in charge of the arrangements.
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Jeanette I. "Janet" Porter
Thursday, April 16, 2009

April 18, 2009

HAMPTON—Jeanette I. "Janet" Porter, 88, of Hampton, passed away on Thursday, April 16, 2009, at the Franklin General Hospital Nursing Facility in Hampton.

Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m., on Monday, April 20, at the First Christian Church of Disciples in Hampton, with burial in the Lindenwood Cemetery, rural Geneva. The Rev. Jan S. Ekstedt will officiate at the service. Visitation will be on Monday, from 11:00 a.m. until the service time at the church. The Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
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Georgia K. Roeske
September 7, 1923-April 16, 2009

April 22, 2009

ALDEN—Georgia K. Roeske, 85, of Alden, died on Thursday, April 16, 2009, at the Stratford Nursing and Rehab Center in Stratford.

Funeral services were held on Monday, April 20, at the St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Buckeye, with burial in the Alden Cemetery. The Surls Funeral Home in Alden was in charge of the arrangements.

Georgia Katherine Roeske, was born on September 7, 1923 in Iowa Falls, the daughter of John and Sarah (Hesse) Daniels. She graduated from the Iowa Falls High School and was united in marriage to Herman Roeske on September 20, 1946, at the parsonage of a church in Kamrar. She was a member of the St. Paul’s Lutheran Church at Buckeye.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Herman.
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Everett Arvine Smuck
August 19, 1919-April 16, 2009

April 22, 2009

IOWA FALLS—Everett Arvine Smuck, 89, of Iowa Falls, died on Thursday, April 16, 2009, at the Ellsworth Municipal Hospital in Iowa Falls.

Funeral services were held on Monday, April 20, at the Surls Funeral Home in Iowa Falls, with burial in the Union Cemetery, Iowa Falls. Full military rites were provided by the Hyman-Peavey American Legion Post No. 188 of Iowa Falls.

Everett Arvine Smuck, was born on August 19, 1919 in Hubbard, the son of Charles Sr. and Anna (Tinjer) Smuck. He attended country school at Buckeye. On April 23, 1937, Everett was united in marriage to Marcella Carr in Huxley. He was in the U.S. Army from 1944-46. He was a mechanic with International Harvester for 36 years and had also worked at Kenco Vending for many years before retiring.

Everett was a member of the Hyman-Peavey American Legion Post No. 188 of Iowa Falls. He enjoyed fishing and hunting and working on cars and tractors.

Everett is survived by his two daughters, Mary Kenison of Iowa Falls and Pat Hartwig and husband, Lee of Iowa Falls; three sons, Everett Jr. "Butch" and wife, Carolyn of Mason City, Randall and wife, Kathryn of Iowa Falls and Scott of Iowa Falls; a sister, Marge Clark and husband, Dale of Waterloo; a brother, Chuck Smuck and wife, Barb of Hubbard; seven grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and eight great-great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Marcella; a granddaughter, Sara Smuck; and two brothers, Bill and Bob Smuck.
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Evelyn J. Nerland
October 14, 1926-April 17, 2009

April 22, 2009

WILLIAMS—Evelyn J. Nerland, 82, of Williams, died on Friday, April 17, 2009, at the Southfield Wellness Community in Webster City.

Funeral services were held on Tuesday, April 21, at the St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Williams, with burial in the Williams Cemetery. The Surls Funeral Home of Williams was in charge of the arrangements.

Evelyn Jane Nerland, was born on October 14, 1926 in Brookeville, Maryland, the daughter of Tyson and Lillian (Matulewicz) Downs. Evelyn was united in marriage to Everett Nerland on January 16, 1946 in Rockville, Maryland. She had worked with the Red Cross during World War II, a telephone company in Maryland and sold Avon.

Evelyn enjoyed quilting, the mountains and ocean, and being with family and friends. She was a member of the St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Williams.

Evelyn is survived by her two daughters, Mary Jane Steltzner of Albert Lea, Minnesota and Patricia Sue Hensley of Woodlands, Texas; a son, Michael Duane of Bowling Green, Kentucky; 10 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; and a sister, Helen Armstrong of Martinsburg, Virginia.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Everett; a daughter, Nancy Jensen; two grandchildren, Emma and Anna Nerland; and two brothers, Robert and Stanley Downs.
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Molly (Maise) Steenhard
Friday, April 17, 2009

April 22, 2009

HAMPTON—Molly (Maise) Steenhard, a former longtime resident of Hampton, passed away on Friday, April 17, 2009, at The Madrid Home in Madrid.

Visitation will be from 9-11:00 a.m., on Wednesday, April 22, at the Hampton United Methodist Church, with services to follow at 11:00 a.m. Burial will be in the Hampton Cemetery. The Rev. Dr. Edward R. Peterson and Chaplain Carla Werre will be officiating. The Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
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Myrtle M. Schulz
Friday, April 17, 2009

April 22, 2009

HAMPTON-Myrtle M. Schulz, 95, of Hampton, passed away on Friday, April 17, 2009, at the Franklin General Hospital Nursing Facility in Hampton.

Funeral services were held on Tuesday, at the Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Hampton, with the Rev. Dr. Edward R. Peterson officiating. Burial was in the West Fork Cemetery in rural Sheffield.
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Amber Reed Crosser
July 15, 1963-April 18, 2009

April 22, 2009

OTTUMWA—Amber Reed Crosser, 45, died on Saturday, April 18, 2009, at the Ottumwa Regional Health Center.

Funeral services were held on Tuesday, April 21, at the First Lutheran Church in Ottumwa, with Rev. Ralph Kister officiating. Burial was in the Ottumwa Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Ottumwa A Club. The Reece Funeral Home in Ottumwa was in charge of the arrangements.

Amber was born on July 15, 1963 in Iowa Falls, to Larry and Donna Schultz Reed. She married Kenneth Crosser on December 28, 1984. A graduate of the Eldora-New Providence High School in 1981, she received her degree in special education from the University of Northern Iowa in 1985. She taught in Independence, Union-Whitten, Grinnell, Urbandale, Ottumwa and at the Indian Hills Community College.

She was a member of the First Lutheran Church. She enjoyed photography, music, scrapbooking, family vacations and supporting her children in their activities.

Surviving are her husband, Ken; a son, Alex who is a student at UNI; two daughters, Katelyn who is a student at Mount Mercy College and Peyton at home; her parents, Larry and Donna Reed of Eldora; a sister, Lynnae (David) Lathrop of Waukee; and four nephews and six nieces.
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Dale LeRoy Bailey
Sunday, April 19, 2009

April 22, 2009

HAMPTON—Dale LeRoy Bailey, 72, of Hampton, passed away on Sunday, April 19, 2009, at his home.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Thursday, April 23, at the First Congregational United Church of Christ in Hampton, with burial in the Hampton Cemetery. Pastor John Byrne will officiate at the service. Visitation will be on Wednesday, from 4-8:00 p.m., at the Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Hampton.
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Mary A. Murphy
August 9, 1940-April 20, 2009

May 6, 2009

IOWA FALLS—Mary A. (Harty) Murphy, 68, of Iowa Falls, died unexpectedly on Monday, April 20, 2009, in Mesa, Arizona, following heart surgery.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., on Saturday, May 9, at the First United Methodist Church in Iowa Falls, with Pastors Shirley Larson and Carol Meyers officiating. Burial will be in the Northlawn Memorial Garden.

Mary was born on August 9, 1940 in Iowa Falls. She was the youngest of 10 children of Vincent Earl and Bessie (Tyson) Harty. She attended school in Iowa Falls. On December 29, 1955, she was united in marriage to Henry E. Murphy of Iowa Falls at the home of his parents, Leland and Vera (Kislia) Murphy. She spent her entire lifetime living in the Ellis neighborhood southwest of Iowa Falls where they raised their four children, Terry, Lynette, Michael and David.

Mary was a devoted wife and mother. She spent her life bringing happiness and joy to others. She enjoyed traveling, taking fishing trips with family, reading, needlework, baking bread and Christmas cookies, as well as spending time with family and friends.

Survivors include her husband, Henry; her sons, Terry and wife, Patricia of Baring, Missouri, Michael and wife, Suzanne of Alden and David and wife, Laura of Fredericksburg; daughter, Lynette and husband, Dean Borchers of LeMars; three sisters, Evelyn King and Darlene Roozen of Iowa Falls and Patricia and Gordon Evans of Torrance, California; two brothers, Richard Harty of Mason City and David and Kay Harty of Clive; 12 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Vincent Earl and Bessie Harty; three sisters, Dorothy Scott, Irene Evans and Betty Harty; and one brother, James Harty.
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James E. “Jim” Price
May 25, 1935-December 11, 2008

April 22, 2009

TEMPE, Arizona—James E. “Jim” Price, 73, passed away peacefully at his home in Tempe, Arizona, on Thursday, December 11, 2008.

A celebration of Jim’s life will be held on Saturday, April 25, at the Maynes Grove Clubhouse from 1-4:00 p.m., with a prayer service at 3:30 p.m. Dr. John Chapple will officiate.

Jim was born on May 25, 1935, to E.W. “Bud” and Grace Price in Iowa Falls. He graduated from the Iowa Falls High School in 1953 and Ellsworth College in 1955. Jim participated in athletics at both schools and held jobs at the Piggly Wiggly and Strutz’s Men’s Wear in Iowa Falls. In January 1956, Jim enlisted in the U.S. Army and was stationed in Berlin, Germany. Following an honorable discharge in January 1958, Jim returned home to Iowa Falls where he met his future wife, Mary McGreevey. They married on June 12, 1958 in Lawler.

Jim graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Economics from the University of Iowa in 1959 and following in his father’s footsteps, began a career with the Jewel Tea Company. In 1966, Jim and his brother, Jerry, bought the Butler and Lyng Clothing store in Hampton. Jim purchased his brother’s interest in the store a year later and owned and operated Price’s Men’s Clothiers until 1983.

Jim always had a desire to live in the western United States and he pursued this dream in 1984 when he relocated to Phoenix, Arizona. There he shifted his career focus and began selling recreational real estate for the First United Realty in Arizona’s White Mountain region. Jim’s love of the outdoors and his natural ease with people enabled him to excel in his work, resulting in numerous Salesman of the Year awards and his promotion to regional director.

In 1997, Jim filed away his book of real estate sales leads and retired, dividing his time between his home in Tempe and his cabin at Big Wall Lake, Iowa. During retirement, he enjoyed hunting trips to Canada, cheering at his grandsons’ and great-grandsons’ baseball games and spending time with his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Left to cherish his memory are Mary, the mother of his three sons, James and Karen (Kane) Price of Tempe and Show Low, Arizona; Joel and Jacque (Kittelson) Price of Hampton; and Jason Price of Hampton.

Jim also is survived by four grandchildren, Josalyn, Joseph, Amber and Justin; four great-grandchildren, Landon, Logan, Matthew and Grace; and his brother and sister-in-law, Jerry and Penny Price of Iowa Falls.
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William J. Keninger
November 15, 1924-April 23, 2009

April 25, 2009

ACKLEY—William J. Keninger, 84, of Ackley, died on Thursday, April 23, 2009, at the Presbyterian Village in Ackley.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Monday, April 27, at the St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Ackley, with burial in the church cemetery. Visitation will be from 2-5:00 p.m., on Sunday, at the Sietsema Funeral Home in Ackley, with a 5:00 p.m. Scripture Service.

William James Keninger, was born on November 15, 1924 in Ackley, the son of Frank and Irene (Fahey) Keninger. Bill was united in marriage to Evelyn Harken on January 2, 1945 in Ackley. He was a member of the St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Ackley and the Franklin County Soil Conservation.

Bill is survived by his wife, Evelyn; children, Luanne Chesshire and husband, John of Newton, Dale Keninger and wife, Debbie of Ackley, Michael Keninger and wife, DeeAnn of Ackley, Kathleen Bartling and husband, Myrln of Iowa Falls, Jon Keninger and wife, Teresa of Ackley, Kent Keninger and wife, Audrea of Ackley, Jean Strong and husband, Randy of Hudson, Wisconsin and Jane Wiertsema and husband, Steve of Rochester, Minnesota; 22 grandchildren; three step-grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; a sister, Frances Burkle; and four brothers, Harold Keninger, Joe Keninger and Paul Keninger, all of Ackley and Elmer (Red) Keninger of Waterloo.

He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Nicholas and Leo Keninger; and a sister, Anna Mae Wallace.
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Marian D. Koch
Thursday, April 23, 2009

April 29, 2009

WELLSBURG—Marian D. Koch, 87, of Wellsburg, died from natural causes on Thursday, April 23, 2009, at the Grundy Care Center in Grundy Center.

Funeral services were held on Tuesday, April 28, at the St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in rural Wellsburg, with Pastor Gary Burkhalter officiating. Burial followed in the Colfax Center Presbyterian Cemetery, rural Holland. The Doyen-Abels Funeral Home in Wellsburg was in charge of the arrangements.
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Richard W. Leland
Thursday, April 23, 2009

April 29, 2009 

ACKLEY—Richard W. Leland, 79, of Ackley, died on Thursday, April 23, 2009, at the Allen Memorial Hospital.

A Celebration of life Services were held on Monday, April 27, at the Parrott & Wood Chapel of Memories in Waterloo, with military rites conducted by the Becker-Chapman Post No. 138, American Legion and the Waterloo Post 1623 Veterans of Foreign Wars. Burial was in the Fairview Cemetery, Waterloo.
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Faith Lois (Harms) Roose
Thursday, April 23, 2009

April 29, 2009 

ALLISON—Faith Lois (Harms) Roose, 77, passed away on Thursday, April 23, 2009.

Funeral services were held on Monday, April 27, at the St. James Lutheran Church in Allison, with Pastor Jeff Blank officiating. Burial was in the Allison Cemetery. The Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
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Doris Marie Hansen
Saturday, April 25, 2009

April 29, 2009 

HAMPTON—Doris Marie Hansen, 76, of Hampton, passed away on Saturday, April 25, 2009, at the St. Mary’s Hospital in Rochester, Minnesota.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Wednesday, April 29, at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Hampton, with the Rev. Karl Bollhagen officiating. Burial will be in the Hampton Cemetery. The Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Hampton is in charge of the arrangements.
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Curtis E. Johnson
Saturday, April 25, 2009

April 29, 2009 

GRINNELL—Curtis E. Johnson, 75, of Grinnell, died on Saturday, April 25, 2009, at his home.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Wednesday, April 29, at the Smith Funeral Home in Grinnell, with the Rev. John Epperson, pastor of the Grinnell Christian Church officiating. Inurnment will be in the Westfield Cemetery at a later date. Survivors include daughter, Pam (Craig) Mott of Iowa Falls.
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Robert "Bob" James Nemmers Sr.
Saturday, April 25, 2009

April 29, 2009

LATIMER—Robert "Bob" James Nemmers Sr., 78, of Mazon, Illinois, formerly of Latimer, passed away on Saturday, April 25, 2009, at the Joliet Community Hospice in Joilet, Illinois.

Memorial services will be held at 11:00 a.m., on Thursday, April 30, at the Immanuel United Church of Christ in Latimer, with the Rev. Tom Cofer officiating. Burial will be in the Dumont Cemetery. The Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
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Robert “Bob” Poppens
Saturday, April 25, 2009

April 29, 2009

APLINGTON—Robert “Bob” Poppens, 75, of Aplington, died on Saturday, April 25, 2009, at the Maple Manor Village in Aplington, as the result of a cerebral hemorrhage.

Funeral services were held on Monday, April 27, at the First Reformed Church, with burial in the Pleasant View Cemetery, both in Aplington. The Redman-Schwartz Funeral Chapel in Aplington was in charge of the arrangements.
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Dorothy Thompson
Saturday, April 25, 2009

April 29, 2009 

ACKLEY—Dorothy Thompson, 88, of Ackley, died on Saturday, April 25, 2009, at the Presbyterian Village in Ackley.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Wednesday, April 29, at the United Methodist Church in Ackley, with burial in the Oakwood Cemetery, Ackley. The Sietsema Funeral Home in Ackley was in charge of the arrangements.
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Bessie Nehring
July 30, 1917-April 29, 2009

May 2, 2009

IOWA FALLS—Bessie Nehring, 91, of Iowa Falls, passed away on Wednesday, April 29, 2009, at the Heritage Care Center, Iowa Falls.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., on Saturday, May 2, at the Owasa Methodist Church, Owasa, with Pastor Ward Richard Jr. officiating. Burial will be at the Berlin Jackson Township Cemetery, rural Owasa. The Linn’s Funeral Homes Iowa Falls Chapel has been entrusted with the arrangements.

Bessie Leggett, was born on July 30, 1917 near Eagle City, the daughter of Ethel Cora (Dougherty) and Clarence Delno Leggett. She attended the Iowa Falls Grade Schools and graduated from the Owasa High School with the class of 1934. In November of 1935, Bessie was united in marriage to Rolland “Jim” Verle Nehring at Bethany, Missouri. Bessie was a machine operator for Dayco, Inc., Eldora.

Bessie Nehring is survived by two daughters, Verla Nehring of Ankeny and Jill (Dennis) Trauger of Iowa Falls; 15 grandchildren; and 23 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Clarence and Ethel Leggett; her husband, Jim Nehring; two sons, Dallas Nehring and Jack Nehring; two daughters, Jean Eide and Arletta Adams: three brothers, Ives Leggett, Laurel Leggett and an unnamed infant; and two sister, Bernice Allbee and Delma Berens.
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Angeline Oldenburger
Wednesday, April 29, 2009

May 2, 2009

APLINGTON—Angeline Oldenburger, 85, of Aplington, died of natural causes on Wednesday, April 29, 2009, at her home in Aplington.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Saturday, May 2, at the First Reformed Church, with burial in the Pleasant View Cemetery, both in Aplington. The Redman-Schwartz Funeral Chapel in Aplington is in charge of the arrangements.
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Marlene M. Ziesman
Wednesday, April 29, 2009

May 2, 2009

ELDORA—Marlene M. Ziesman, 73, of Eldora, passed away on Wednesday, April 29, 2009, at the Valley View Nursing and Rehab Center in Eldora.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Saturday, May 2, at the St. Paul Lutheran Church in Eldora. Visitation will be one hour prior to the funeral services at the church. Interment will take place in the Eldora City Cemetery immediately following the services. The Creps-Abels Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
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Robert W. Pearce
April 15, 1938-April 30, 2009

May 2, 2009

IOWA FALLS—Robert W. Pearce, 71, of Iowa Falls, passed away on Thursday, April 30, 2009, at the Ellsworth Municipal Hospital, Iowa Falls.

Memorial services will be held at 2:00 p.m., on Sunday, May 3, at the Linn’s Funeral Home, Iowa Falls. A time of visitation will follow the services. The Linn’s Funeral Homes Iowa Falls Chapel is assisting the family with the arrangements.

Robert William Pearce, was born on April 15, 1938 in Iowa Falls, to Tillie [Mein] and Clifford Pearce. He attended school in Owasa and graduated with the class of 1956. He attended Ellsworth Community College in Iowa Falls. On June 20, 1958, he was united in marriage to Joyce Ann Swaim at Eldora. He farmed for 20 years while working for Ralston-Purina Co. for nine years. In 1977, they moved to Florida and Tennessee where he was a herdsman. After moving back to Iowa he started farming south of town. He was also employed as a truck driver for the Gainey Transportation Service.

He loved to garden and had one of the largest gardens in the area.

Robert is survived by his wife, Joyce Pearce of Iowa Falls; two sons, William D. (Kelly) Pearce of Ankeny and Kenneth R. (Pamela) Pearce of Iowa Falls; two daughters, Barbara S. (Clyde) Wray of Princeton, Illinois and Karen J. (Thomas) Davies of Vermillion, South Dakota; 13 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and one sister, Doris (Sherman) Aldinger of Ackley.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Clifford and Tillie Pearce; and one sister, Lillian Mitterer.
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Sylvia E. Straatsma
September 6, 1925-October 16, 2008

May 2, 2009

IOWA FALLS—A memorial service will be held on Saturday, May 16, for Sylvia E. Straatsma, who passed away after a long illness on October 16, 2008, at her residence in St. Petersburg, Florida.

The service will be held at the First Congregational United Christian Church of Christ, Iowa Falls, at 11:00 a.m., with a reception luncheon at the church immediately following the service.

Sylvia was born in Sioux Center, Iowa, on September 6, 1925, to Henry and Grace (Vermeer) Ramaker, the youngest of three sisters. She was married to Stanley E. Straatsma in 1949 and they both lived in Iowa Falls their entire adult lives.

She was preceded in death by Stan in 1987; her sister, Aileen; and her parents.

She is survived by her sister, Henrietta; her sons, Steven of St. Petersburg, Florida and Timothy of Tampa, Florida; as well as numerous nephews and nieces.
© Iowa Falls Times Citizen 2009