Edwin Meyer
Monday, June 1, 2009

June 3, 2009

APLINGTON—Edwin Meyer, 83, of Aplington, died on Monday, June 1, 2009, at the Maple Manor Village in Aplington, from natural causes.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., pn Thursday, June 4, at the Bethel Reformed Church, with burial in the Pleasant View Cemetery, both in rural Aplington. Visitation will be from 5-8:00 p.m., on Wednesday, at the Redman-Schwartz Funeral Chapel, Aplington and one hour before the services at the church.
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Clara Wilson
Tuesday, June 2, 2009

June 6, 2009

NEW PROVIDENCE—Clara Wilson, 95, a former New Providence resident, died on Tuesday, June 2, 2009, at the Indianola Good Samaritan Center in Indianola, Iowa.

Clara Wilson’s remains were interred in the Eastlawn Memory Gardens in Eldora during a family committal service prior to the memorial service. Memorial services were held on Friday, June 5, at the Honey Creek New Providence Friends Church in New Providence. The Boeke Funeral Home of Hubbard was in charge of the arrangements.
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Charles L. “Chuck” Jones
Tuesday, June 2, 2009

June 6, 2009

HAMPTON—Charles L. “Chuck” Jones, 83, of Hampton, passed away on Tuesday, June 2, 2009, at the Franklin General Hospital in Hampton.

Memorial services will be held on Monday, June 8, at 1:00 p.m., at the Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Hampton, with the Rev. Dr. Edward R. Peterson officiating. Inurnment will be in the Hampton Cemetery. Visitation will be on Monday, at the funeral home from 11:00 a.m. until the service time.
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Dennis Earl Chaplin
June 19, 1942-June 3, 2009

June 6, 2009

IOWA FALLS—Dennis Earl Chaplin, 66, of Iowa Falls, died on Wednesday, June 3, 2009, at the Ellsworth Municipal Hospital in Iowa Falls.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Saturday, June 6, at the First United Methodist Church in Iowa Falls, with burial in the Union Cemetery. The Surls Funeral Home in Iowa Falls is in charge of the arrangements.

Dennis Earl Chaplin, was born on June 19, 1942 in Iowa Falls, the son of Earl and Tina (Kannegieter) Chaplin. He was a 1960 graduate of the Iowa Falls High School. On January 20, 1961, Dennis was united in marriage to Andrea Koop at the First United Methodist Church in Iowa Falls. He was a conductor with the Union Pacific Railroad, retiring in 2003.

He attended the First United Methodist Church and enjoyed fishing, gardening and games of chance.

Dennis is survived by his wife, Andrea; two sons, Bryan Chaplin and his wife, Janean of Des Moines and Chad Chaplin and his wife, Clara of Des Moines; a daughter, Cheri Benson and her husband, Vern of Iowa Falls; eight grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and three sisters, Betty Gorder of Iowa Falls, Beverly Hidding of Dow City and Marlene (Bob) Brandt of Royal Center, Indiana.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Earl and Tina Chaplin; a sister-in-law, Linda LeBlanc; brother-in-law, George LeBlanc; two nieces, Kim Waderick and Denise Iams; and Andrea’s parents, Andrew Koop and Donna and Roscoe Knott.
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Kenneth D. Bernard
September 1, 1927-June 3, 2009

June 10, 2009

ELDORA—Kenneth D. Bernard, 81, of Eldora and formerly of New Providence, died on Wednesday, June 3, 2009, at the Valley View Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Eldora.

Kenny’s cremated remains were interred in the New Providence Cemetery during a family committal service prior to the memorial service. Memorial services were held on Sunday, June 7, at the Honey Creek New Providence Friends Church in New Providence, with Arlen Daleske and Lloyd McDonald officiating. The Boeke Funeral Home of Hubbard was in charge of the arrangements.

Kenneth Dwight Bernard, was born on September 1, 1927 in rural State Center, to Raymond and Hilda (Henze) Bernard and was later baptized in the Lutheran Church, State Center. In 1938, he moved with his parents and sister, Evelyn to a farm west of New Providence and graduated from the New Providence High School in 1945. In August of that year, he enlisted in the Navy and served in the South Pacific, Japan and China. Notably, his ship was involved in the Bikini Atoll Atom Bomb Test in the South Pacific. He was discharged from the service in October 1947 and returned to New Providence to farm with his father and marry his high school sweetheart, Donna Mae Faris on March 10, 1948. To this union were born four children, David, Daniel, Nancy and Susanne. Responsibility came early to Kenneth as he had to take over the family farm at the age of 23 after his father’s sudden death.

Kenneth was a hard-working farmer with a strong work ethic and a true lover of the land. He enjoyed the camaraderie with those who shared his interests of coon hunting, fishing, trapping and canoeing. His farm was host to many fowl as well as dogs. The adage “man’s best friend” was one he truly believed.

He was active in the community, serving on the Lawn Hill, ASC, school and cemetery boards and was a 4-H Leader. Kenneth never had idle hands and was always tackling a new challenge or hobby. Family and friends will continue to cherish the countless woodworking items he lovingly made for them. Give him a pattern or a picture and no project was unattainable. Cedar chests and clocks were his specialty.

He loved to dance, was quite the jokester and storyteller, and felt so blessed by the love of his family. Kenneth endured many health problems his last few years. He and Donna had just recently moved off the farm to an apartment in Eldora and were looking forward to total retirement and outings with friends.

He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Donna; children, David (Arlys) of Anchorage, Alaska, Daniel of Sioux Falls, South Dakota, Nancy (Robert) Winter of Hubbard and Susanne (Dwayne) Kincade of Elk River, Minnesota; eight grandchildren, Curt (Carey) Winter, Laura (Isaac) Stauffer, Jim Kincade and fiancée, Lynn Vande Stouwe, Julie (Bryon) Marks, Megan Winter, Katie (Jason) Kincade, Ryan Kincade and Caroline Kincade; seven great-grandchildren; sister, Evelyn Jenness of Marshalltown; and brother-in-law, Robert Faris of Iowa Falls; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents.
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Lee D. Claypool
Wednesday, June 3, 2009

June 6, 2009

HAMPTON—Lee D. Claypool, 82, of Hampton, passed away on Wednesday, June 3, 2009, at the Franklin General Hospital Nursing Facility in Hampton.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Monday, June 8, at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Hampton, with burial in the Hampton Cemetery. Visitation will be on Sunday, from 2-5:00 p.m., at the Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Hampton. The Rev. Karl Bollhagen will officiate at the service.
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Doris Schmidt
October 11, 1919-June 4, 2009

June 6, 2009

IOWA FALLS—Doris Schmidt, 89, of Iowa Falls and formerly of Hampton, passed away on Thursday, June 4, 2009, at the Scenic Manor Care Facility, Iowa Falls.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Tuesday, June 9, at the Immanuel Lutheran Church, Iowa Falls, with the Rev. Karl Bollhagen officiating. Visitation will be from 5-7:00 p.m., on Monday, at the Linn’s Funeral Home, Iowa Falls. Burial will be in the Hampton City Cemetery.

Doris Rose Nolte, was born on a farm near Sargeant, Minnesota on October 11, 1919, the daughter of Mary Harriett “Hallie” [McCord] and Otto Theodore Nolte. She graduated from the Harmony, Minnesota Community Schools, with the class of 1939. She attended the Winona State Teachers College, Winona, Minnesota, receiving her teaching certificate. She taught in Morristown, Minnesota, Decorah and Sheffield. She also worked as a secretary at Farmers Hybrid Co. in Hampton. She was united in marriage to Ewald Gustav Schmidt on May 20, 1951, at Hampton. To this union three daughters were born, Nancy, Julie and Connie. She was a homemaker all her married life.

She loved all kinds of music and was an avid birdwatcher. Doris was a member of the Immanuel Lutheran Church, Iowa Falls and a former member of the Trinity Lutheran Church, Hampton.

Doris is survived by three daughters, Nancy (Dean) Schroeder of Iowa Falls, Julie (William) Ulerich of Columbus, Indiana and Connie (Lee) Rule of Washburn; three grandchildren, Sarah Schroeder of Iowa Falls and Craig Ulerich and Stephanie Ulerich of Columbus; two sisters, Norma Ferguson and Elenore Horning of Iowa City; and one sister-in-law, Mildred Nolte of Dewitt.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Otto and Hallie Nolte; her husband, Ewald Schmidt; three brothers, David Nolte, Charles Nolte and Allan Nolte; and one sister, Marian Rodemeyer.
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Maudie F. Hutchinson
March 5. 1910-June 5, 2009

June 10, 2009

EAGLE GROVE—Maudie Florence Hutchinson, passed away on Friday, June 5, 2009, at the Southfield Wellness Community in Webster City, at the age of 99.

Funeral services will be held on Friday, June 12, at the United Methodist Church in Eagle Grove, at 2:30 p.m., with Pastor Mike Agnew officiating. Visitation will be on Thursday from 5-7:00 p.m., at the Foust Funeral Home in Eagle Grove. Burial will be in the Rose Hill Cemetery in Eagle Grove.

Maudie, the daughter of Joe and Edna (Rose) Johnson, was born on March 5, 1910 at Radcliffe. She was raised and educated in the area of her birth. She married Elmer Hutchinson on January 11, 1928 in Webster City. The couple farmed near Alden for a few years, then near Geneva for 14 years. In 1959, they moved to Eagle Grove where they lived for 45 years. Maudie worked for A1 Jacobsen Construction cleaning the homes.

She had a green thumb, having many beautiful vegetable and flower gardens and canned fruits and vegetables each year.

Maudie was preceded in death by her parents, Joe and Edna; husband, Elmer; son, Gordon; daughter, Mary Lou Willis; nine brothers; and 11 sisters.

She is survived by 14 grandchildren; 44 great-grandchildren; and 26 great-great-grandchildren.
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Brian Weitzell
September 13, 1958-June 7, 2009

June 10, 2009

GLADBROOK—Mr. Brian Weitzell, 50, of rural Gladbrook, died suddenly on Sunday, June 7, 2009, at the MMSC Emergency Room.

Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m., on Thursday, June 11, at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home, with Pastor Harry Wach of the Gladbrook Chapel United Methodist Church officiating. Brian will be laid to rest in the Chapel Hill Cemetery. Visitation with the family will be held from 5-7:00 p.m., on Wednesday, at the funeral home. The Mitchell Family Funeral Home is caring for Brian and his family.

Born on September 13, 1958 in Marshalltown, Brian was one of three sons born to Vernon and Shirley (Fisher) Weitzell. He graduated from the Green Mountain High School in 1977. On May 9, 1981, he was united in marriage to Terri Crawford in Garwin. They made their home in Colorado Springs, Colorado; Spring, Texas; Iowa Falls; and most recently back to his family home area near Gladbrook. Brian was a mechanic for Southard Implement for the past five years.

He was a member of the Gladbrook Chapel United Methodist Church and treasured his family. He enjoyed fishing, gardening and the outdoors and trips to Minnesota and the Lake of the Ozarks. He will be greatly missed by many.

Left to cherish his memory are Terri, his loving wife of 28 years; son, Kyle (Angela) Weitzell of Houma, Louisiana and daughter, Lauren (Kevin) Fridley of Altoona; his father, Vernon; brothers, Craig (Lori) of rural Marshalltown and Mark (Kris) of State Center; his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Don and Genevieve Crawford of Marshalltown; Uncle “B’s” special nieces and nephews; as well as many family and friends.

In death he has rejoined his mother, Shirley; his grandparents; and his uncle, Allen Weitzell.
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Alma Carolyne Hennigar
December 27, 1921-June 8, 2009

June 13, 2009

OSCEOLA—Alma Carolyne Hennigar, 88, of Osceola, a native of Diagonal, passed away on Monday, June 8, 2009, at the Southern Hills Specialty Care Center, Osceola.

A memorial service and time of fellowship and gathering will be held at the Eagle’s in Osceola, on Saturday, June 13, from 11:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. The Andrews Funeral Homes, Belmond, is in charge of the arrangements.

Born on December 27, 1921, she was one of twin daughters to Tom and Maude (Williams) Taylor of Diagonal. Alma grew up and went to school in Diagonal. She graduated from Diagonal in 1939. She then took normal teachers training at the Clearfield High School and graduated in 1940. Alma worked in Des Moines during World War II, then went to Denver, Colorado, where she worked for Montgomery Wards until she was married. She married Owen (Dex) Keith Hennigar on April 10, 1946 in Lakewood, Colorado. They lived most of their married life in Colorado, except time spent in Texas and North Iowa. They lived at Nunn, Colorado, where Alma worked in several cafes. She was a member of Merry Matrons and birthday clubs, and she served as president for several years.

Alma worked with her husband in trucking, hauling hay, rocks and farm machinery. They moved to Alden in 1994 and she continued trucking with Owen until retirement.

Alma was preceded in death by her parents, Tom and Maude Taylor; her husband, Owen (Dex) Hennigar; a twin sister, Alice Paulyne Schrodt and her husband, Elbert Schrodt; and her nephews, Louie, Dean and Charlie.

She is survived by her husband’s family who were dear to her and her sister’s children who cared deeply for her.

She shared a happy life with her husband of 60 years.
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Harley Buntenbach
December 21, 1923-June 9, 2009

July 4, 2009

PLANO, Texas—Harley Buntenbach, 85, of Plano, Texas, died on Tuesday, June 9, 2009, at his home in Prestonwood Court.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, July 11, at the St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Williams, with his nephew, the Rev. Duane Laugerman officiating. Visitation begins at 9:30 a.m. at the St. Paul’s Lutheran Church and lunch will be served at 11:30 prior to the funeral service at 12:15. Burial will be in the Graceland Cemetery. A graveside military service will be conducted by the American Legion Post 633. In lieu of flowers the family is asking for a donation to the Shriner Legion of Honor, mailed to Lin Hadley, Vernon Hills, Illinois.

Harley was born in Alden on December 21, 1923. He was one of six children born to William and Christina Buntenbach. He grew up near Williams and graduated from the Williams High School in 1940. Harley served in the U.S. Navy and proudly served his country during World War II. He went on to establish a livestock commission firm in the Chicago Stockyards and later launched a successful program for Interstate Producers Livestock Association. He also served for many years as a friendly radio announcer for the daily stock report after performing as a livestock auctioneer.

He was a 32nd degree Mason, Shriner and volunteer for the Scottish Rite Hospital. He touched the lives of many in a positive and loving way.

He is survived by his wife, Marilyn of Plano, Texas; daughter, Linda Hadley (Greg) of Lake Forest, Illinois; son, Gary (Pam) Buntenbach of Missouri; grandchildren, Tracey (Kenny) Locke, Chasen and Blake Hadley, Brad and Jeremy Buntenbach, Jolene (Todd) Bresney and Rick Conner; seven great-grandchildren, Cole Rodriguez, Hadley Grace Locke, Adam and Brandon Conner and Chase, Ella and Madelyn Bresney; and six step-children, Jay, Rebecca, Jenny, Bob and Jeff Tilton and Darrin (Carmen) Garlish; and three grandchildren through marriage, Jeffrey, Sean and Cristina Garlish. He is also survived by his sister, Lillian (Harold) Laugerman of Webster City; and sister-in-law, Kally (Harold) Buntenbach of Knoxville.

He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Christina Buntenbach; first wife, Lula E. Kreimeyer; second wife, Iona Tilton; brothers, Harold, Virgil and Donald; and sister, Myrtle Thielen.
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Thelma Elwick
Tuesday, June 9, 2009

June 13, 2009

RADCLIFFE—Thelma Elwick, 88, of Radcliffe, died on Tuesday, June 9, 2009, at the Colonial Manor of Zearing.

Funeral services were held on Friday, June 12, at the Salem Lutheran Church, rural Radcliffe, with burial in the Radcliffe Cemetery. The Boeke Funeral Home in Radcliffe was in charge of the arrangements.
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LaVerne Folkerds
Tuesday, June 9, 2009

June 13, 2009

DUMONT—LaVerne Folkerds, 83, of Dumont, passed away on Tuesday, June 9, 2009, at the Dumont Wellness Center.

Funeral services were held on Friday, June 12, at the New Hope Parish of the United Methodist Church in Dumont, with Pastor Larry Pauley officiating. Burial was in the Dumont Cemetery. The Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Dumont was in charge of the arrangements.
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Deanne Ione Sinner
Wednesday, June 10, 2009

June 13, 2009

HAMPTON—Deanne Ione Sinner, 69, of Hampton, passed away on Wednesday, June 10, 2009, at her residence.

Memorial services and inurnment will be at a later date. The Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Hampton is in charge of the arrangements.
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Anna Kruse
August 20, 1915-June 11, 2009

June 13, 2009

ACKLEY—Anna Kruse, 93, of Ackley, died on Thursday, June 11, 2009, at the Presbyterian Village in Ackley.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Saturday, June 13, at the Sietsema Funeral Home in Ackley, with burial in the West Friesland Cemetery, Ackley. Visitation will be one hour before the services at the funeral home on Saturday.

Anna Kruse, was born on August 20, 1915 in Dexter, Minnesota, the daughter of Henry and Katie (Gieken) Deters. She was raised in the Ackley area, attended rural schools and attended the West Friesland Presbyterian Church since she was 12 years old. She was united in marriage to Albert Kruse on August 22, 1935 in Parker, South Dakota. She raised many nieces and nephews and was a loving wife and mother.

Anna is survived by her daughter, Arlys Olson and her husband, Ron of Indianola; a granddaughter, Andrea Joki and her husband, Dean Yoder; a grandson, Jason Joki and his wife, Teresa; and a great-granddaughter, Ashley Joki.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Albert; an infant son; a son, Ronald; and her brothers and sisters.
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Madeline Witt
January 4, 1916-June 11, 2009

June 20, 2009

DENVER—Madeline Witt, 93, of Denver, died on Thursday, June 11, 2009, at the Bartels Lutheran Retirement Community in Waverly.

Funeral services were held on Wednesday, June 17, at the St. John Lutheran Church in Denver with burial following in the Fairview Cemetery, Denver. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Cedar Valley Hospice. The Kaiser-Corson Funeral Home in Denver was in charge of the arrangements.

Madeline was born on January 4, 1916 in Waterloo, the daughter of Henry and Mary (Nass) King. She graduated from the Waterloo West High School with the class of 1933. On February 14, 1936, she was united in marriage to Russell Witt at the Immanuel Lutheran Church in Waterloo. She was a homemaker and worked at various part-time jobs that she found to be of interest.

Madeline became a member of the St. John’s Lutheran Church in Denver in 1949 and served as a Sunday School teacher, confirmation teacher and served in many other capacities throughout the years. She volunteered at the Denver Community Schools, was a longtime board member of the Denver Community Library where she held library card no. 1, enjoyed volunteering her time at the Waterloo Art Center and was a member of the Waterloo Mothers Chorus. She was a voracious reader, loved to sew and make crafts and exercised regularly up until the past couple of weeks.

She is survived by her seven children, Dr. Darrell (Katherine) Witt of Mosinee, Wisconsin, Wesley (Dixie) Witt of Rancho Mirage, California, Reginald Witt of Aurora, Colorado, Arick (Judy) Witt of Ely, Claudia (Dennis) Saltzman of Iowa Falls, Neal (Cheryl) Witt of Dunkerton and Curtis (Patricia Ann) Witt of Desert Hot Springs, California; 14 grandchildren; one step-grandchild; 22 great-grandchildren; three step-great-grandchildren; one sister, Mary Charter of Cedar Falls; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Russell; brother, Leon King; grandchildren, Todd Witt and Tina Witt; and step-granddaughter, Heather (Buss) Hool.
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Mickey L. Wolski
Thursday, June 11, 2009

June 17, 2009

HAMPTON—Mickey L. Wolski, 62, of Hampton, died on Thursday, June 11, 2009, at the Franklin General Hospital Nursing Facility in Hampton.

Graveside services will be held on Thursday, June 18, at 2:00 p.m., at the Oakwood Cemetery in Ackley. The Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Hampton is in charge of the arrangements.
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Esther Maifeld
Saturday, June 13, 2009

June 17, 2009

ACKLEY—Esther Maifeld, 88, of Ackley, died on Saturday, June 13, 2009, at the Presbyterian Village in Ackley.

Funeral services were held on Tuesday, June 16, at the Washington Reformed Church, Ackley, with burial in the church cemetery. The Sietsema Funeral Home in Ackley was in charge of the arrangements.
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Merlin LeRoy Meyer
June 26, 1940-June 14, 2009

June 17, 2009

ACKLEY—Merlin LeRoy Meyer, 68, of Ackley, died on Sunday, June 14, 2009, at the Allen Hospital in Waterloo.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Wednesday, June 17, at the St. Peter’s UCC, rural Geneva, with burial in the church cemetery. The Sietsema Funeral Home in Ackley is in charge of the arrangements.

Merlin LeRoy Meyer, was born on June 26, 1940 in Hampton, the son of Tom and Ella (Richtsmeier) Meyer. He graduated from the Corwith High School. On June 12, 1964, he was united in marriage to Jean Tjepkes at the St. John’s UCC in Ackley. He was an active member of the St. Peter’s UCC, rural Geneva. He enjoyed sharing his gift of music by playing his accordion. In the late 1950s and early 1960s he played on a country music show on a Fort Dodge TV station. He also enjoyed flying his airplane, becoming a pilot in the mid-1980s. He was a lifelong farmer. A stranger was a friend he hadn’t met yet.

He is survived by his wife, Jean; children, Ginger Clawson of Ackley, Lance (Deanne) of Ackley and Mitch (Holly) of Iowa Falls; grandchildren, Kayla, Courtney, Trevor, Alli, Kellina, Weston, Koby, Chase and Cambria; and a twin brother, Marvin (Linda) of Humboldt.

In death he joins his parents; sister and brother-in-law, Evelyn and George Kappel; and a nephew, Brian Meyer.
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Elizabeth Bales
Monday, June 15, 2009

June 17, 2009

HAMPTON—Elizabeth Bales, 88, of Hampton passed away on Monday, June 15, 2009, at the Franklin General Hospital in Hampton.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Wednesday, June 17, at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Hampton, with burial in the Hampton Cemetery. The Rev. Karl Bollhagen will officiate at the service. The Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Hampton is in charge of the arrangements.
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Howard Best
Tuesday, June 16, 2009

June 20, 2009

APLINGTON—Howard Best, 82, of Aplington, died on Tuesday, June 16, 2009, at the Grundy Memorial Hospital Long Term Care in Grundy Center, from natural causes.

Funeral services were held on Friday, June 19, at the First Presbyterian 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 Anna Bruns
Thursday, June 18, 2009

June 20, 2009

DUMONT—Dorothy Anna Bruns, 87, of Dumont, passed away on Thursday, June 18, 2009, at the Dumont Wellness Center.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Monday, June 22, at the New Hope Parish of the United Methodist Church in Dumont, with burial in the Dumont Cemetery. Visitation will be on Sunday from 2-5:00 p.m., at the Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Dumont. Pastor Larry Pauley will officiate at the service.
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Richard E. Steinfeldt
Thursday, June 18, 2009

June 20, 2009

ELDORA—Richard Eugene Steinfeldt, 57, of Eldora, passed away on Thursday, June 18, 2009, at his home from pancreatic cancer. He was under the care of Iowa River Hospice.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Monday, June 22, at the St. Paul Lutheran Church in Eldora, with Pastor David Splett officiating. Cremation will follow with a private family burial at a later date. Visitation is from 5-8:00 p.m., on Sunday, at the Creps-Abels Funeral Home in Eldora.
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Rient Stoppelmoor
Thursday, June 18, 2009

June 24, 2009

PARKERSBURG—Rient Stoppelmoor, 96, of Parkersburg, died on Thursday, June 18, 2009, at the Allison Health Care Center in Allison, from natural causes.

Funeral services were held on Monday, June 22, at the First Congregational Church, with burial in the Oak Hill Cemetery, both in Parkersburg. The Redman-Schwartz Funeral Home in Parkersburg was in charge of the arrangements.
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Tracy R. Rose
Thursday, June 18, 2009

June 24, 2009

ELDORA—Tracy R. Rose, 34, of Eldora, passed away on Thursday, June 18, 2009.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., on Wednesday, June 24, at the First Baptist Church in Eldora, with Pastor John Scheel officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to the services at the church on Wednesday. The Creps-Abels Funeral Home in Eldora is in charge of the arrangements.
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Wanda Jean Hawe
Friday, June 19, 2009

June 24, 2009

DUMONT—Wanda Jean Hawe, 99, of Dumont, passed away on Friday, June 19, 2009, at the Dumont Wellness Center.

Funeral services were held on Tuesday, June 23, at the New Hope Parish of the United Methodist Church in Dumont, with burial in the Dumont Cemetery. Pastor Larry Pauley officiated at the service. The Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Dumont was in charge of the arrangements.
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Olive (Avery) Christiansen
Saturday, June 20, 2009

June 24, 2009  

HAMPTON—Olive (Avery) Christiansen, 93, of Hampton, passed away on Saturday, June 20, 2009, at the Franklin General Hospital in Hampton.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Wednesday, June 24, at the Nazareth Lutheran Church in Coulter, with burial in the Coulter Cemetery. Pastor Dave Bernhardt will officiate. The Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Hampton is in charge of the arrangements.
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Lydia Bissell
Saturday, June 20, 2009

June 24, 2009  

ACKLEY—Lydia Bissell, 89, formerly of Ackley, died on Saturday, June 20, 2009, at the Cooper Villa in Arlington, Texas.

Memorial services will be held at 11:00 a.m., on Monday, June 29, at the St. John’s United Church of Christ, Ackley. A luncheon will follow and burial will be at a later date.
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Milan Wikert
Monday, June 22, 2009

June 24, 2009  

MASON CITY—Milan Wikert, 90, of Mason City and formerly of Iowa Falls and Charles City, passed away on Monday, June 22, 2009, at the Good Shepherd Health Center, Mason City.

Memorial services will be held at a later date.
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Kim Acuff Holland
Nov. 29, 1954-June 23, 2009

July 4, 2009

ALDEN—Kim Acuff Holland, 54, of Liberty, Missouri and formerly of Alden, died on Tuesday, June 23, 2009, at his home, of an apparent heart attack.

Memorial services will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Tuesday, July 7, at the Immanuel Memorial United Church of Christ in Alden, with inurnment in the Alden Cemetery. The Surls Funeral Home in Iowa Falls is in charge of the arrangements.

Kim was born on November 29, 1954, the son of Anson and Jean Holland of Alden.

He is survived by his son, Todd Holland of Johnston; his brother, Anson (Kim) Holland of Norwalk; and his nieces, Katy Rose (Mike) of LaVerne, California and Ali Holland of Ames.

He was preceded in death by his parents.
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Wilma Cockerham
Wednesday, June 24, 2009

June 27, 2009

HUBBARD—Wilma Cockerham, 95, formerly of rural Hubbard, died on Wednesday, June 24, 2009, at the Story County Long Term Care in Nevada.

A graveside service will be held on Tuesday, June 30, at 10:30 a.m., at the Chester Cemetery, rural Union. The family will receive friends from 7-9:00 p.m., on Monday, at the Boeke Funeral Home in Hubbard.
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Edward Arthur Thomas
Wednesday, June 24, 2009

June 27, 2009

PARKERSBURG—Edward Arthur Thomas, 58, of Parkersburg, died on Wednesday, June 24, 2009, at the Covenant Medical Center in Waterloo.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Monday, June 29, at the First Congregational Church, with burial in the Oak Hill Cemetery, both in Parkersburg. Visitation will be from 3-8:00 p.m., on Sunday, at the church and continue for one hour prior to the services at the church. The Redman-Schwartz Funeral Home in Parkersburg is in charge of the arrangements.
© Iowa Falls Times Citizen 2009

Norma Duncan
Saturday, June 27, 2009

July 1, 2009

HUBBARD—Norma Duncan, 85, of Hubbard, died on Saturday, June 27, 2009, at the Hubbard Care Center in Hubbard.

Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, July 1, at 10:30 a.m., at the Zion United Church of Christ in Hubbard. Norma will be buried in the Hubbard Cemetery. The Boeke Funeral Home in Hubbard is in charge of the arrangements.
© Iowa Falls Times Citizen 2009

Ruth E. Jurgens
Sunday, June 28, 2009

July 1, 2009

FOND DU LAC, Wisconsin—Ruth E. Jurgens, 97, of Fond du Lac, Wisconsin and formerly of Hampton, passed away on Sunday, June 28, 2009, at the Fond du Lac Lutheran Home in Fond du Lac.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Monday, July 6, at the Zion Reformed Church in rural Sheffield, with the Rev. Arthur J. Zewert and Pastor Bill Kroon officiating. Burial will be in the Zion Reformed Church Cemetery. Visitation will be on Monday, from 9:30 a.m. until the service time at the church. The Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
© Iowa Falls Times Citizen 2009

John R. “Jack” Piper
Sunday, June 28, 2009

July 1, 2009

ELDORA—John R. “Jack” Piper, 82, of Eldora, passed away on Sunday, June 28, 2009, at the Valley View Nursing and Rehab Center.

A memorial service will be held on Thursday, July 2, at 11:00 a.m., at the United Methodist Church in Eldora, with Pastor Richard Boatman officiating. Visitation is planned for Wednesday, July 1, from 6-8:00 p.m., at the Creps-Abels Funeral Home in Eldora. Interment is private.
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