Helen M. Stockdale
Wednesday, July 1, 2009

July 8, 2009

IOWA FALLS—Helen M. Stockdale, 90, of Iowa Falls and formerly of Alden, passed away on Wednesday, July 1, 2009, at the Scenic Manor Care Facility, Iowa Falls.

Funeral services were held on Friday, July 3, at the Linn’s Funeral Chapel, Iowa Falls. Burial was in the Union Cemetery, Iowa Falls.
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Herbert Otto Heiden
April 24, 1917-July 2, 2009

July 8, 2009

WILLIAMS—Herbert Otto Heiden, 92, of Williams, died on Thursday, July 2, 2009, at his home.

Funeral services were held on Tuesday, July 7, at the Vernon Lutheran Church, Dows, with burial in the Vernon Township Cemetery. The Surls Funeral Chapel in Williams was in charge of the arrangements.

Herbert was born on April 24, 1917, to Ernest and Anna Marie (Thorman) Heiden in Vernon Township of Wright County. Herbert attended school at a Vernon Township rural school. On March 12, 1950, Herbert married Vivian Sweedler. Herbert was baptized and confirmed and active his entire life in the Vernon Lutheran Church.

He enjoyed his time with his family, friends, horses and gardening. Herb made his life’s work crop farming, raising hogs and polled Hereford cattle.

Herbert is survived by his wife of 59 years, Vivian; a son and daughter-in-law, Roger and Janice Kay Patten Heiden of Williams; a sister-in-law, Doris Heiden of Alden; a brother-in-law and his wife, Kenneth and Arlene Sweedler of Williams; and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and all seven of his siblings, Myrtle Rockow, Mable Schutt, Vernie Schutt, Irvin Heiden Sr., Fred Heiden, Goldie Nachazel and Leo Heiden.
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Damon Lyle Wood
January 18, 1990-July 3, 2009

July 8, 2009

IOWA FALLS—Damon Lyle Wood, 19, of Iowa Falls, passed away on Friday, July 3, 2009, at the Iowa Methodist Medical Center, Des Moines.

Funeral services were held on Tuesday, July 7, at the Bethany Lutheran Church, Iowa Falls, with the Rev. Steve Hill officiating. Burial was in the Friends Cemetery. The Linn’s Funeral Homes Iowa Falls Chapel was in charge of the arrangements.

Damon Lyle Wood, was born on January 18, 1990 at Iowa Falls, the son of Greg Schaa and Carol Wood. He grew up in the Iowa Falls and Steamboat Rock communities. Damon attended school in Iowa Falls and Ackley where he played basketball and graduated in 2008. After high school he played in the Iowa Falls City League Basketball. He joined the Iowa Army National Guard, Company C, 1-133 Infantry of Iowa Falls. He received his basic training between his junior and senior year of high school.

He was a great fan of NASCAR and Xbox and also loved guitars of all kinds.

Damon is survived by his father, Greg Schaa of Steamboat Rock; mother, Carol Wood of Iowa Falls; brother, Austin Wood of Iowa Falls; special friend, Amanda Scarboro; five uncles; two aunts; and several cousins.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Arnold (Buck) and Marie Wood and Paul and Lorraine Schaa.
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Paul T. Rewerts
Friday, July 3, 2009

July 8, 2009

ACKLEY—Paul T. Rewerts, 92, of Ackley, died on Friday, July 3, 2009, at the Presbyterian Village in Ackley.

Funeral services were held on Monday, July 6, at the Bethany Presbyterian Church in Grundy Center, with Pastor Tom Bower officiating. Burial followed in the Rose Hill Cemetery in Grundy Center. The Engelkes-Abels Funeral Home in Grundy Center was in charge of the arrangements.
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David Nolan Colglazier
Friday, July 3, 2009

July 8, 2009

HAMPTON—David Nolan Colglazier, 44, of Latimer, passed away on Friday, July 3, 2009, in rural Franklin County.

Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m., on Wednesday, at the First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in Hampton, with the Rev. Jan S. Ekstedt 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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Duane C. Steinfeldt
April 4, 1944-July 4, 2009

July 8, 2009

STEAMBOAT ROCK—Duane C. Steinfeldt, 65, of Steamboat Rock, died at his home while under the care of the Care Initiatives Hospice on Saturday, July 4, 2009.

Funeral services Will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Thursday, July 9, at the St. Paul Lutheran Church in Eldora, with Pastor David Splett officiating. Visitation is from 5-8:00 p.m., on Wednesday, at the Creps-Abels Funeral Home in Eldora. Private family graveside services will be held on Saturday, in the Eastlawn Memory Gardens in Eldora. Memorials may be directed to the American Cancer Society.

Duane was born on April 4, 1944 in Eldora, the son of Walter E. and Esther V (Frerichs) Steinfeldt. He attended grade school and junior high school in Iowa Falls, then graduated from the Steamboat Rock High School with the class of 1961. On October 3, 1969, Duane was united in marriage to Elizabeth Ann "Liz" Thilges at the St. Paul Lutheran Church in Eldora. They made their home in Steamboat Rock and to this union were born two daughters, Jenn and Krystal. Duane worked construction with his father for several years and also worked as an auto mechanic for Eichmeier Auto in Ackley before working as a painter for Jim Riggins for about 10 years. He then worked independently as a painter far about 15 more years before accepting employment with the Iowa State Training School for Boys in Eldora, where he worked for about nine years before retiring in the late 1990s.

He was a member of the St. Paul Lutheran Church, had served with the Iowa National Guard out of Iowa Falls, and had also been active with the Steamboat Rock Jaycees and the Steamboat Rock Volunteer Fire Department. Duane greatly enjoyed attending his daughters' many sporting events and loved fishing, auto racing and cheering on the Iowa Hawkeyes.

Duane is survived by his wife, Liz; daughters, Jenn of Des Moines and Krystal of Urbandale; and sister, Dee (Larry) Meints of Steamboat Rock.

He was preceded in death by his parents.
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Harold W. Mabe
Monday, July 6, 2009

July 8, 2009

ELDORA—Harold W. Mabe, 64, of Eldora, died from natural causes at his home on Monday, July 6, 2009, while under the care of the Iowa River Hospice.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., on Friday, July 10, at the Community Church of Union. Visitation will be from 6-9:00 p.m., on Thursday, at the Creps-Abels Funeral Home in Eldora and also one hour prior to the funeral service on Friday.
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Sonya Jorgensen Carlson
July 8, 1943-September 18, 2008

July 8, 2009

FORT MYERS, Florida—Sonya Kay Jorgensen Carlson, formally of Iowa Falls, passed away on Thursday, September 18, 2008, in Fort Myers, Florida, following a brief illness.

Sonya was the daughter of the late Leo Jorgensen and Gertrude (Schwieger) Jorgensen, longtime residents of Hampton, Dows and Iowa Falls and later Clear Lake and Fort Myers, Florida. She was born on July 8, 1943 and attended the Iowa Falls Schools. After graduating from the Iowa falls High School, class of 1958, Sonya attended the University of Iowa where she married Douglas Carlson and later moved to Hawaii. There, she raised her two sons, Ragnar Jorgensen Carlson and Eric Jorgensen Carlson.

Sonya had many experiences working and meeting people. She loved traveling and visiting her family and friends. She always loved living by water and lived in Hawaii; California; Clear Lake, Iowa; and Fort Myers, Florida.

To those who knew Sonya, words cannot describe what she meant to us! Sonya was selfless, kind and thoughtful to everyone; she was intelligent and witty and great fun to be around! Sonya was a wonderful mother and grandmother to her sons and grandchildren, whom she truly loved and adored! She was a loyal friend and a special cousin to all of us!

Sonya was preceded in death by her parents, Leo and Gertrude Jorgensen.

She is survived by her two sons, Ragnar and Eric; and two grandchildren, Lily and Jack, all of Honolulu, Hawaii.

The family will hold a memorial for Sonya in Clear Lake on Sunday, July 12, (time to be determined) to share their love for her and memories of how Sonya touched their lives!
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Ardelle M. Waggoner
December 26, 1921-July 6, 2009

July 18, 2009

DOWS—Ardelle M. Waggoner, 87, of Dows, passed away on Monday, July 6, 2009, at the Franklin General Hospital in Hampton.

Funeral services were held on Friday, July 10, at the First Lutheran Church in Dows. Pastor Bob Edwards officiated. Burial was in the Fairview Cemetery in Dows. The Dugger Funeral Home in Dows was in charge of the arrangements.

Ardelle Mary, the daughter of Carl and Lena Keller Ellingson, was born on December 26, 1921 near Popejoy. She grew up in the Alden and Popejoy areas where she attended schools. Ardelle graduated from the Popejoy High School in 1938. Ardelle was united in marriage to Henry Watt Waggoner on September 2, 1939 in Keokuk. The couple made their home in Popejoy and later Dows. Ardelle held various jobs, including a soda clerk in Texas, dry cleaners and church janitor.

Ardelle enjoyed sewing and reading. She was a 4-H Leader. Ardelle like playing golf and playing cards with friends. Ardelle was a member of the First Lutheran Church in Dows. She belonged to the Sunshine Ladies, Dows American Legion and was a volunteer at the Depot in Dows.

Ardelle is survived by her four children, Jon and wife, Kathy of Scottsdale, Arizona, Steven and wife, Nancy of Iowa Falls, Becky Kakac and husband, Charles of Indianola and Janis Strong and husband, Larry of Indianola; 13 grandchildren, Tara, Kara, Ryan, Sarah, Jessie, Mandy, Zach, Christopher, Joshua, Jessica, Joe, Jocelyn and Will; six great-grandchildren; and numerous other nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Henry; a daughter, Jane in 1986; a sister; and three brothers.
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Raymond Morlan
May 7, 1932-July 6, 2009

July 11, 2009

ELDORA—Raymond Morlan, 77, of Eldora, died on Monday July 6, 2009, at the Mary Greeley Medical Center in Ames.

Funeral services were held on Friday, July 10, at the First Congregational UCC in Eldora, with burial in the Eastlawn Memory Gardens in Eldora. The Boeke Funeral Home in Hubbard was in charge of the arrangements.

Raymond Richard Morlan, was born on May 7, 1932, at his home in Pollock, Missouri, to Roy Bennett and Ethel Leota (Altiser) Morlan. He graduated from the Milan High School, Class of 1950, in Milan, Missouri. He attended Wesleyan University in Illinois. He served in the Navy as a PO third class seaman and firefighter, stationed in Guam, the Marianas Island and Vallejo, California from 1951-1953. Ray was a 50+ American Legion member, Legion Commander - four years, Hubbard American Legion Post No. 4, Hubbard. He was baptized and a member at the Zion United Church of Christ in Hubbard.

Ray was united in marriage to Joyce (Johnson) Morlan on February 21, 1952, in Marshalltown. He owned and operated the Morlan's Mobil gas station in the early `50s in Marshalltown. Later he owned the Big Ten Feed Company located in Eldora. In 1962, Ray built the business and moved it to a new plant location on Highway 65 in Hubbard. He later sold the business to Farm Service and served as plant manager until 1969. Ray then returned to Eldora during the early `70s operating Heinold Commodities and was a day trader for the Chicago Mercantile Board of Trade. In 1977, the family moved to Homestead, Florida, where Ray served as general manager of Atlantic Chemical and Fertilizer. They later returned to their Hubbard home where he operated FGL Commodities in Eldora until his retirement in 1994.

Ray enjoyed the simple things in life, gardening, reading, bird-watching, hunting mushrooms, spending time in the outdoors on a warm sunshiny day and watching his grandchildren in all their activities. He had a remarkable sweet tooth for homemade baked goods and candy. Ray was an avid Kansas City Chief fan and during his retirement years he and his family shared many great times in the winter in Florida.

During his retirement years, he enjoyed watching his great-niece, "Golden Girl, Shawn Johnson," reach her dreams. He took pride in viewing all her TV appearances and following her in the media.

On July 6, 2009, Ray passed away at the Mary Greeley Medical Center in Ames, after a difficult road and fight with cancer. It was a long and courageous battle he fought with a lot of dignity.

He is survived by his wife, Joyce (Johnson) Morlan of Eldora; four children, daughters, Deb (Curt) Crosser of Eldora and Kelly (Mike) Mosch of New Providence; sons, Tracy (Sondra) Morlan of Eldora and Scott (Nina) Morlan of Hubbard; 10 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; sisters, Virginia Worsfold of Marshalltown, Ruby Hartke of Des Moines, Margaret Smith of Pollock, Missouri and Olive Saner of Unionville, Missouri; and brothers, Fred Morlan of Kirksville, Missouri and Don (Anita) Morlan of Columbus, Ohio.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Roy and Ethel Morlan; infant brother, Wayne Morlan; brother, James Morlan; and sisters, Thelma Higgason and Loretta McPherson.

Ray was a well-respected agricultural businessman in Hardin County for many years. His knowledge and expertise of farming, livestock, feedstock and the agri-markets contributed to the area's community vitality for many years. His entrepreneurial spirit will be long remembered and admired. He was a loving, devoted and tenderhearted husband, brother, father, grandfather and great-grandfather with a heart of gold. Family and friends were all so important. He enjoyed all the special times he shared with each and every one, often reminiscing about all their special memories. He will be deeply missed by many, including his special and loving dog "Sophie."

Memorial contributions may be sent to the Pollock Community Center and Pollock Cemetery.
© Iowa Falls Times Citizen 2009

Georganne Harms
Tuesday, July 7, 2009

July 11, 2009

ALLISON—Georganne Harms, 52, of Allison, passed away on Tuesday, July 7, 2009, at her home in Allison.

Funeral services were held on Friday, July 10, at the St. James Lutheran Church in Allison, with the Rev. Jeffrey A. Blank officiating. Burial was in the Allison Cemetery. The Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Allison was in charge of the arrangements.
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Ardith L. Gaulke
April 9, 1935-July 8, 2009

July 18, 2009

DOWS—Ardith L. Gaulke, 74, of Dows, passed away on Wednesday, July 8, 2009, at the Careage of Clarion.

Funeral services were held on Monday, July 13, at the Morgan United Methodist Church east of Dows. Pastor Erling Shultz officiated. Burial was in the Morgan Church Cemetery. The Dugger Funeral Home in Dows was in charge of the arrangements.

Ardith (Ardy) Dawson, the daughter of Vern and Blanche Coombs Dawson, was born on April 9, 1935. She lived on the Dawson family farm all of her childhood. Ardy attended country school and graduated from the Popejoy High School in 1953. Ardith was united in marriage to Roger Gaulke on June 17, 1962. The couple made their home in Dows where they raised their family.

Ardith is survived by her husband, Roger; and a daughter and two sons, Regina Boeset and husband, Craig of Dows, Van and Ann Evans of Colo and Vernon of Belmond. Ardith enjoyed being with her grandchildren, Brittany, Erica and Raymond Boeset. Also left with memories of Ardith are her sisters, Muriel Johnson of Iowa Falls and Arlene Rowland of Ankeny; sister-in-law, Lucille Dawson of Dows; and many nieces, nephews and their families.

She was preceded in death by her parents; step-mother, Gail Dawson; and a brother, George Dawson.
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Darrell D. Penning
Wednesday, July 8, 2009

July 11, 2009

DUMONT—Darrell D. Penning, 73, of Dumont, passed away on Wednesday, July 8, 2009, at the Hampton Health Care Center in Hampton.

Funeral services were held on Friday July 10, at the Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Dumont, with Pastor Larry Pauley officiating. Burial was in the Dumont Cemetery.
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Dorothy Wiechmann
Wednesday, July 8, 2009

July 11, 2009

HUBBARD—Dorothy Wiechmann, 90, of Hubbard, died on Wednesday July 8, 2009, at the Hubbard Care Center Inc. in Hubbard.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, July 11, at 10:30 a.m., at the Zion United Church of Christ in Hubbard, with burial in the Hubbard Cemetery. The Boeke Funeral Home in Hubbard is in charge of the arrangements.
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Henry Smith Jr.
Saturday, July 11, 2009

July 15, 2009

APLINGTON—Henry Smith Jr., 93, of Aplington, died on Saturday, July 11, 2009, at the Allen Memorial Hospital in Waterloo, from natural causes.

Funeral services were held on Tuesday, July 14, at the First Reformed Church, with burial in the Pleasant View Cemetery, both Aplington. The Redman-Schwartz Funeral Chapel in Aplington was in charge of the arrangements.
© Iowa Falls Times Citizen 2009

Jean Marie (Wittrock) Sandvig
Saturday, July 11, 2009

July 15, 2009

HAMPTON—Jean Marie (Wittrock) Sandvig, 68, passed away on Saturday, July 11, 2009, in Hospice Care at the Franklin General Hospital in Hampton, after a valiant battle with cancer.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., on Wednesday, July 15, at the St. Paul Lutheran Church in Hampton, with Pastor David Sorenson officiating. Final resting place will be in the Hampton Cemetery. The Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Hampton is in charge of the arrangements.
© Iowa Falls Times Citizen 2009

Clara Struck
Sunday, July 12, 2009

July 18, 2009

ELDORA—Clara E. Struck, 90, of Eldora, passed away on Sunday, July 12, 2009, at her home, while under the care of the Cedar Valley Hospice.

Funeral services were held on Thursday, July 16, at the St. Paul Lutheran Church in Eldora. Interment was in the Eastlawn Memory Gardens in Eldora. The Creps-Abels Funeral Home in Eldora was in charge of the arrangements.
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Jacque Lee Giddings
Monday, July 13, 2009

July 15, 2009

HAMPTON—Jacque Lee Giddings, 76, of Hampton, passed away on Monday, July 13, 2009, at the Franklin General Hospital in Hampton.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Thursday, July 16, at the St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Hampton, with burial in the Hampton Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4-8:00 p.m., on Wednesday, at the Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Hampton. Fr. Bernard Grady and Msgr. Mervin Hood will officiate at the service.
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Darlene Fern (Wagner) True
Tuesday, July 14, 2009

July 18, 2009

BRISTOW—Darlene Fern (Wagner) True, 81, of Bristow, passed away on Tuesday, July 14, 2009, at her home in rural Bristow.

Funeral services were held on Friday, July 17, at the St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church in rural Greene, with Pastor Mark Walker officiating. Burial was in the Dumont Cemetery. The Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Dumont was in charge of the arrangements.
© Iowa Falls Times Citizen 2009

Evelyn Louise Menken
Wednesday, July 15, 2009

July 18, 2009

ALLISON—Evelyn Louise Menken, 91, of Allison, passed away on Wednesday, July 15, 2009, at the Allison Health Care Center.

Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m., on Monday, July 20, at the St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church in rural Greene, with the Rev. Mark Walker officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Visitation will be from 1-3:00 p.m., on Sunday, at the Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Allison.
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Dena A. Westendorf
Wednesday, July 15, 2009

July 18, 2009

PARKERSBURG—Dena A. Westendorf, 88, of Deshler, Ohio and formerly of Parkersburg, died on Wednesday, July 15, 2009, at the Oak Grove Nursing Home in Deshler, from natural causes.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Saturday, July 18, at the Trinity Reformed Church in Allison, 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.
© Iowa Falls Times Citizen 2009

Birch Fleming
Wednesday, July 15, 2009

July 18, 2009

STORY CITY—Birch Fleming, 92, of Story City, died on Wednesday, July 15, 2009.

Funeral services were held on Friday, July 17, at the Zion Lutheran Church, rural Radcliffe, with burial in the Stavanger Lutheran Cemetery in Garden City. The Boeke Funeral Home in Radcliffe was in charge of the arrangements.
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Larry Tysdahl
Wednesday, July 15, 2009

July 22, 2009

GARDEN CITY—Larry Tysdahl, 58, formerly of Garden City, died on Wednesday, July 15, 2009, at the Harmony House Care Center in Waterloo.

Memorial services were held on Monday, July 20, at the Stavanger Lutheran Church, with interment in the Stavanger Lutheran Cemetery, both in Garden City. The Boeke Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
© Iowa Falls Times Citizen 2009

Debra Jane Winkler
May 5, 1957-July 17, 2009

July 22, 2009

IOWA FALLS—Debra Jane Winkler, 52, of Iowa Falls, died on Friday, July 17, 2009, at her home.

Funeral services were held on Tuesday, July 21, at the First United Methodist Church in Iowa Falls, with burial in the Jackson Township Cemetery, Owasa. The Surls Funeral Home in Iowa Falls was in charge of the arrangements.

Debra Jane Winkler, was born on May 5, 1957 in Eldora, the daughter of Arel and Katherine (Volk) Brown. She graduated from the Eldora High School in 1975. On February 19, 1977, Debra was united in marriage to Mark Winkler at the Methodist Church in Eldora. She was a full-time mom, wife and gardener.

Debra is survived by her husband, Mark; a daughter, Katharine Winkler of Cedar Falls; brothers and sisters, James (Elva) Brown of Grundy Center, Cindi (Dennis) McCabe of Roland, Philip Brown of Austin, Texas, David Brown of Grundy Center, Daniel Brown of Glenwood Springs, Colorado, Mark (Erica) Brown of Boone and Mary (Mark) Hesch of Austin, Texas; a lifelong friend, Val Lamasters of New Providence; two grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; son, Daniel Levi Winkler; as well as nephews, aunts and uncles.
© Iowa Falls Times Citizen 2009

Linda D. Craighton
July 13, 1947-July 19, 2009

July 22, 2009

HUBBARD—Linda D. Craighton, 62, of Hubbard, died on Sunday, July 19, 2009, at her home.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Wednesday, July 22, at the First United Methodist Church in Iowa Falls, with burial in the Jackson Township Cemetery, Owasa. The Surls Funeral Home in Iowa Falls is in charge of the arrangements.

Linda was born on July 13, 1947 in Iowa Falls, the daughter of Harold “Hod” and Evelyn (Pieters) Weatherman. She graduated from the Iowa Falls High School in 1965 and graduated from the La James College of Hairstyling in Mason City in 1966. She was united in marriage to Earl Craighton on September 22, 1968, at the Little Brown Church in Nashua. Linda owned the L & K Shear Klassic Styling Salon for 15 years in Iowa Falls. She was a devoted wife, mother, sister and grandmother.

She was a member of the Moose Lodge of Iowa Falls, the N.F.I.B., CB Club and helped with the Food Pantry of the St. John’s Methodist Church in Radcliffe. She enjoyed cooking and crafts, including painting and sewing. She enjoyed cards, family gatherings, practical jokes and caring for the beauty of others.

Linda is survived by her husband, Earl; a daughter, Kelly (Craighton) and Rex Crosser of Hubbard and granddaughter, Kortney; a son, Kyle and Melissa (Hildreth) Craighton of Ankeny and grandsons, Reece and Mason; two step-daughters, Jodi Craighton of Clear Lake and step-grandchildren, Jennifer and Larry, Dan and Brenda, John Eric, David, and William; and Julie (Craighton) and Shawn Bogle of Clear Lake and step-granddaughter, Darby; a step-son, James Craighton of Clear Lake and step-grandchildren, Caleb, Gabriel, Sarah and Samantha; five great-grandchildren, Blake, Aimee, Sierra, Thomas and Chelsey; and a sister, Ora Mae (Weatherman) Cundiff of Caldwell, Idaho and nephews, Jeff and Roxanne Cundiff and Tim Cundiff.

She was preceded in death by her parents; step-son, John Craighton; and a grandson, Braeden Crosser.
© Iowa Falls Times Citizen 2009

Iona I. Brandt
May 22, 1916-July 20, 2009

July 25, 2009

HUBBARD—Iona I. Brandt, 93, of Hubbard, died on Monday, July 20, 2009, at the Hubbard Care Center Inc.

Funeral services were held on Thursday, July 23, at the Zion United Church of Christ in Hubbard, with the Rev. Nancy Anderson officiating. Burial was in the Hubbard Cemetery. The Boeke Funeral Home in Hubbard was in charge of the arrangements.

Iona Inez (Perisho) Brandt, was born on May 22, 1916, to Clint and Cora (Hoelscher) Perisho in their home near Hubbard. She received her education at the Mud Swamp School located in Grant Township. On December 22, 1937, Iona was united in marriage to Harold Henry Brandt, with the Rev. Eric Bizer officiating, at her parents’ home. Following their marriage, they lived and farmed near the Hubbard area until moving to Hubbard in 1973.

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

She is survived by her two daughters, Joyce and husband, Duane Frohwein and Sharon and husband, Tom Ingebritson, all of Hubbard; five grandchildren, Theresa and husband, Mark Peterson, David and wife, Kristi Frohwein, Kristin and husband, Rory Spindler, Sherri and husband, Darren Obrecht and Aaron and wife, Alaina Ingebritson; 10 great-grandchildren, Tiffany, Nicholas and Brooke Peterson, Megan and Cora Frohwein, Logan and Payton Spindler and Ryan, Tyler and Carson Obrecht; along with other family and friends.

Iona was preceded in death by her parents; and husband, Harold.
© Iowa Falls Times Citizen 2009

Ethel Avery
Tuesday, July 21, 2009

July 22, 2009

APLINGTON—Ethel Avery, 99, of Aplington, died on Tuesday, July 21, 2009, at the Maple Manor Assisted Living, Aplington, from natural causes.

Funeral services are pending with the Redman-Schwartz Funeral Chapel in Aplington.
© Iowa Falls Times Citizen 2009

Lucille K. Beving
Tuesday, July 21, 2009

July 25, 2009

GRUNDY CENTER—Lucille K. Beving, 85, of Wellsburg, formerly of Creston, passed away on Tuesday, July 21, 2009, at the Grundy County Long Term Care Unit in Grundy Center.

Funeral services were held on Friday, July 24, at the East Friesland Church in rural Ackley, with interment in the East Friesland Church Cemetery. The Doyen-Abels Funeral Home in Wellsburg was in charge of the arrangements.
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John George Bakker
Wednesday, July 22, 2009

July 25, 2009

APLINGTON—John George Bakker, 80, of Aplington, died on Wednesday, July 22, 2009, at the Presbyterian Village, Ackley, of bone cancer.

Family prayer services were held on Friday, July 24, at the Redman-Schwartz Funeral Chapel in Aplington. Inurnment will be in the Pleasant View Cemetery, Aplington, at a later date.
© Iowa Falls Times Citizen 2009

Neil Wygle
Wednesday, July 22, 2009

July 25, 2009

CLARKSVILLE—Neil Wygle, 78, of Clarksville, died on Wednesday, July 22, 2009, at his home, from natural causes.

Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m., on Saturday, July 25, at the Immanuel United Church of Christ, with burial in the Lynwood Cemetery, both 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.
© Iowa Falls Times Citizen 2009

Tracy James Brogden
August 7, 1979-July 25, 2009

July 29, 2009

IOWA FALLS—Tracy James Brogden, 29, of Iowa Falls, passed away on Saturday, July 25, 2009, at the Methodist Medical Center, Des Moines.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., on Thursday, July 30, at the Iowa Falls High School Auditorium, with Pastor T.J. Norman officiating. A time of visitation will be from 4-8:00 p.m., on Wednesday, at the First Christian Church, Iowa Falls, with the family receiving friends between the hours of 6-8:00 p.m. Burial will be in the Union Cemetery, Iowa Falls. The Linn’s Funeral Homes Iowa Falls Chapel is assisting the family with the arrangements.

Tracy James Brogden, was born on August 7, 1979 at Boone, the son of Becky A. Bridges and Daniel C. Brogden. He graduated from the Iowa Falls High School with the class of 1998. He then attended Ellsworth Community College and also the University of Iowa. On September 14, 2004, Tracy was united in marriage to Sarah Jayne Knutson at Eldora. Tracy was employed as an equipment operator with Cargill, Inc., Iowa Falls, and also worked for Christensen Farms, Alden, and had been employed by Iowa Select, Iowa Falls.

Tracy James Brogden is survived by his wife, Sarah Brogden of Iowa Falls; his children, Fischer (5) and Olivia (2) Brogden of Iowa Falls; his mother, Becky Bridges of Boone; his father, Dan (Cyndi) Brogden of Boone; his siblings, Travis Brogden of Bondurant, Christine (Jason) Smith of Boone, Ronald (Sarah) Vodenik of Boone and Lee (fiancée, Jynette Walters) Brogden of Camp Lejeune, North Carolina; his grandparents, Marilyn Bridges of Boone and Dorothy and Arnold “Smoke” Brogden of Boone; his step-grandparents, Andrea and Joe Smith of Ogden; and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his grandfather, James W. Bridges.
© Iowa Falls Times Citizen 2009

Erle A. Mulford
February 27, 1923-July 27, 2009

August 1, 2009

IOWA FALLS—Erle A. Mulford, 86, of Iowa Falls, died on Monday, July 27, 2009, at the Harris Methodist Hospital in Fort Worth, Texas.

Memorial services will be held at 10:00 a.m., on Monday, August 10, at the First Christian Church in Iowa Falls. The Surls Funeral Home of Iowa Falls is in charge of the arrangements.

Erle Adelbert Mulford, was born on February 27, 1923, to Arthur and Esther Conrad Mulford in Iowa Falls. He attended the Bradford School and graduated from Iowa Falls and Ellsworth College. He enlisted in the Naval Air Force at Des Moines on December 22, 1942. He was an Aviation Ordinance 1st Class. His plane was shot down over Siberia and he became a Russian P.O.W. during the war. He had many adventures and actually escaped briefly. This is chronicled in the autobiography that he wrote entitled “Follow the West Wind Home.” He also served in the National Guard during the Korean War from October 10, 1949, through May 15, 1957, as a second lieutenant. Erle married JoAnn Jones Mulford at Crown Point, Indiana on December 28, 1946. He worked for the Welden Family and Gilbert Construction here in Iowa Falls and for the Weitz Construction company in Des Moines for many years.

Erle was a member of the 1st United Methodist Church, the American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars, the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joyners of America and the Elks. Erle was a loving husband, father and grandfather and will be sorely missed, both in Iowa Falls and in Azle, Texas.

Erle is survived by three children, Charles (Joyce) Mulford of Houston, Texas, Jonas Mulford of Azle, Texas and Wendy Mulford of Azle; one granddaughter, Stefanie (Michael) Heine and one great-granddaughter, Karson Heine, all of Fort Worth, Texas; and one brother, Charles (Mary Ann) Mulford of Ames.

Erle was preceded in death by his loving wife, JoAnn in 1996; three brothers and one sister, Jonas Mulford who died in World War II, Thomas (Rich) Mulford and Walter (Wally) Mulford of Iowa Falls and Shirley Neubauer of Hubbard; also two nephews, Dick Mulford and Ron Mulford of Iowa Falls.
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Clariece JoAnn Meyer
Monday, July 27, 2009

July 29, 2009

HAMPTON—Clariece JoAnn Meyer, 84, of Hampton, passed away on Monday, July 27, 2009, at the Franklin General Hospital in Hampton.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Thursday, July 30, at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Hampton, with the Rev. Karl Bollhagen officiating. Burial will be in the Trinity Lutheran 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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David A. Campbell
January 24, 1940-July 29, 2009

August 1, 2009

IOWA FALLS—David A. Campbell, 69, of Iowa Falls, passed away on Wednesday, July 29, 2009, at the Mercy Medical Center, Mason City.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Monday, August 3, at the St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church, Iowa Falls, with Father Elliott H. Blackburn officiating. A time of visitation will be from 5-7:00 p.m., on Sunday, at the Linn’s Funeral Home, Iowa Falls. There will be a Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks Memorial Service held at 7:00 p.m., on Sunday after visitation. Burial will be in the Union Cemetery, Iowa Falls. The Linn’s Funeral Home Iowa Falls Chapel has been entrusted with the arrangements.

David Allen Campbell, was born on January 24, 1940 at Waterloo. He was adopted by Edna Mae (Horton) and Irving Harry Campbell. He attended and graduated from the Iowa Falls Community Schools with the class of 1958. On May 1, 1959, he was united in marriage to Sharon Kay Hall at Ames; they later divorced. On May 25, 1972, he was united in marriage to Mary Jo Jacobson at Kennebec, South Dakota; they later divorced. On August 22, 1981, Dave was united in marriage to Jacqlyn “Lyn” Strauss at Iowa Falls. Dave worked with his father as a mechanic, partner and then proprietor of the Irv Campbell Corporation. Dave also served in the Iowa National Guard for six years. Dave celebrated his 36-year anniversary with AA.

Dave Campbell is survived by his wife, Lyn Campbell of Iowa Falls; his children, Bruce (Amy) Campbell of Norwalk, Bryan (Kathy) Campbell of Paola, Kansas, Angela Campbell-Mello of Iowa Falls, Bret (Sandy) OKones of Swisher, Kent OKones of Clear Lake, Matthew Campbell of Iowa Falls and Megan Campbell of Cedar Rapids; 17 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; his father-in-law, Harold Strauss of Iowa Falls; and his four-legged friend, Buddy.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Irv and Edna Campbell; a daughter, Corie OKones; and his mother-in-law, Dolores Strauss.
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Anita Sue Westcott
Wednesday, July 29, 2009

August 1, 2009

ELDORA—Anita Sue Westcott, 70, of Eldora, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Wednesday, July 29, 2009, while under the care of the Iowa River Hospice.

Memorial services will be held at 11:00 a.m., on Friday, July 31, at the Creps-Abels Funeral Home in Eldora. Private graveside services will follow in the Hillside Cemetery, State Center.
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Dianne Mannetter
September 18, 1951–July 30, 2009

August 1, 2009

HUBBARD—Dianne Mannetter, 58, of Hubbard, died on Thursday, July 30, 2009, at her home.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Monday, August 3, at the Zion United Church of Christ in Hubbard. Burial will be in the Hubbard Cemetery. Friends may call at the Boeke Funeral Home in Hubbard on Sunday, August 2, from 2-6:00 p.m. Memorials may be given to the Zion United Church of Christ in Hubbard and Homeward Hospice Mary Greeley Medical Center in Ames.

Dianne Marie Mannetter, was born on September 18, 1951 at Marshalltown, to Earl (Tony) and Virginia (DuToit) Edel. She was baptized and confirmed at the St. Gabriel’s Catholic Church, Zearing. She graduated from the NESCO High School, Zearing, in 1969 and from Ellsworth Junior College, Iowa Falls, in 1971. After graduation she joined the FBI working as a stenographer in Omaha, Nebraska and Cedar Rapids. On November 25, 1978, Dianne was united in marriage to Steven Merrill Mannetter at the Zion United Church of Christ, Hubbard. From this union two daughters, Melissa and Sarah, were born. They moved to the home place in 1984 when Steve’s parents moved to town.

She joined the Zion UCC shortly after she and Steve married. She taught Sunday School, served on various committees and the Zion Church Council.

Dianne took great joy in supporting her daughters’ activities and all they participated in. She loved the slumber parties as much as the girls and their friends did and loved cooking for them. She took great pride in being a mother and a farmwife. She found the beauty each season brought, but her favorite was the harvest when she could work side by side with Steve every day. Her favorite pastime was making quilts, all hand-quilted. Her favorite creature was the butterfly.

Dianne loved life on the farm and always said it was a great place to raise children. She loved taking care of her family, her home, the lawn and her vegetable and flower gardens. She did a lot of home canning and freezing and always told her family to grocery shop in the basement and freezer before they left after a weekend visit. Her greatest joy in recent years was spending time with her granddaughters, Ava Norem and Katie Allison. She always laughed and said they spoiled her.

Death came to Dianne on July 30, 2009, after a short-term battle with cancer.

Those remaining to cherish her memory are her husband, Steve; daughters, Melissa (Hank) Norem of Shawnee, Kansas, Sarah (Zach) Allison of Olathe, Kansas and Michelle (Jason) Zoske of Hubbard; grandchildren, Ava Norem and Katie Allison, Jessica, Zachariah and Ben Zoske; aunt, Arloene (Hans) Brinkmeyer of Radcliffe; mother, Virginia Edel of Zearing; sister, Cheryl (Dave) Grasty of Greenfield; brothers, Merle (Steph) Edel of Zumbrota, Minnesota and Larry (Amy) Edel of Colo; along with many other relatives and friends.

Dianne was preceded in death by her father, Tony Edel; mother-in-law and father-in-law, Merrill (Bud) and Doris Mannetter; and infant niece, Monica Grasty.
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Lois Jean Smuck
August 6, 1958-July 30, 2009

August 5, 2009

BUCKEYE—Lois Jean Smuck, 50, of Buckeye, died on Thursday, July 30, 2009, at the University of Iowa Hospital.

Memorial services were held on Monday, August 3, at the Immanuel Memorial United Church of Christ in Alden, with inurnment in the Sherman Cemetery, rural Buckeye. The Surls Funeral Home of Iowa Falls was in charge of the arrangements.

Lois Jean Smuck, was born on August 6, 1958 in Iowa Falls, the daughter of Wallace and Phyllis (Liittschwager) Smuck. She graduated from the Alden High School in 1976 and attended DMACC. Lois was a tractor driver for Ag Waste Consultants.

She was a member of the Peace UCC in Buckeye and enjoyed sewing, crafts and loved animals.

Lois is survived by her fiancée, Phil Baker of Buckeye; mother, Phyllis Smuck of Buckeye; two sisters, Vicki Schachterle and her husband, Tom of Geneva and Marilyn Bessman and her husband, Frank of Alden; four nephews, Troy Schachterle of Lincoln, Nebraska, Travis Schachterle of Stout, Adam Smuck of Buckeye and Austin Bessman of Alden; a niece, Amy Bessman of Alden; three great-nephews; and three great-nieces.

She was preceded in death by her grandparents; and father, Wallace Smuck.
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