Ivan Harlan Pingel
Monday, March 2, 2009

March 7, 2009

LATIMER—Ivan Harlan Pingel, 62, of Latimer, passed away on Monday, March 2, 2009, at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City.

Funeral services were held on Friday, March 6, at the St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Latimer, with the Rev. Marvin Lorenz officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery. The Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Hampton was in charge of the arrangements.
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Gregory V. Roosevelt
September 8, 1947-March 3, 2009

March 7, 2009

SHUEYVILLE—Gregory V. Roosevelt, 61, of Shueyville, died on Tuesday, March 3, 2009, in his home following a short battle with cancer.

A Funeral Mass was held on Friday, March 6, at the St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, Fairfax, by Father Dustin Vu. Burial was in the Shueyville Cemetery, with military honors. The Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids, was in charge of the arrangements.

Born on September 8, 1947 in Iowa Falls, Gregory was the son of Quentin and Doris (Postma) Roosevelt. He graduated from the University of Northern Iowa and served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. On January 25, 1975, he was united in marriage to Bonnie Warnes in Rockford, Illinois. He was a defense contractor for 32 years for the U.S. government.

Gregory was a member of the Marion Bike Club and for more than 20 years rode in RAGBRAI. Other joys were canoeing, traveling and working crossword puzzles.

Survivors include his wife, Bonnie; children, Dr. Corey (Andy) Kelly of Sherrill and Brian Roosevelt of Schaumburg, Illinois; mother, Doris Roosevelt of Ackley; father, Quentin (Betty) Roosevelt of Pensacola, Florida; grandchildren, Skyler Kelly, Liam Kelly and Bryce Kelly; and cousin, Hal Gronseth of Perry, Georgia. 

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Hospice of Mercy, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, in Gregory’s memory.
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James Casper Fox
Tuesday, March 3, 2009

March 7, 2009

HAMPTON—James Casper Fox, 83, of Hampton, passed away on Tuesday, March 3, 2009, at his residence in Hampton.

Graveside services will be held at 11:00 a.m., on Monday, March 9, at the Hampton Cemetery, with the Rev. Dr. John H. Chapple officiating. There will be no visitation. The Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
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Grace Johanna Poley
Tuesday, March 3, 2009

March 7, 2009

APLINGTON—Grace Johanna Poley, 87, of Aplington, died on Tuesday, March 3, 2009, at the Maple Manor Village in Aplington, from natural causes.

Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m., on Saturday, March 7, at the First Presbyterian Church in Aplington. Burial will be in the Pleasant Hill Cemetery, rural Iowa Falls. Visitation will be from 12:30-1:30 p.m., on Saturday, at the church. The Redman-Schwartz Funeral Chapel in Aplington, is in charge of the arrangements.
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Helen Gresslin
Wednesday, March 4, 2009

March 7, 2009

ACKLEY—Helen Gresslin, 88, of Ackley, died on Wednesday, March 4, 2009, at the Ellsworth Municipal Hospital in Iowa Falls.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Monday, March 9, at the United Methodist Church in Ackley, with inurnment in the Oakwood Cemetery, Ackley. Family will receive friends from 3-5:00 p.m., on Sunday, at the Sietsema Funeral Home in Ackley.
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Fandelene Bertha (Stadtlander) VanHorn
Wednesday, March 4, 2009

March 7, 2009

SHEFFIELD—Fandelene Bertha (Stadtlander) VanHorn, 90, of Sheffield, passed away on Wednesday, March 4, 2009, at the Sheffield Care Center.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Saturday, March 7, at the Zion Reformed Church in rural Sheffield, with the Rev. Arthur J. Zewert officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. The Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Hampton, is in charge of the arrangements.
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Iris Holman
Thursday, March 5, 2009

March 7, 2009

IOWA FALLS—Iris Holman, 56, of Iowa Falls, died on Thursday, March 5, 2009, at the Scenic Manor Nursing Home in Iowa Falls.

Funeral services will be held at 2:30 p.m., on Monday, March 9, at the Church of the Open Bible, Iowa Falls, with burial in the Friends Cemetery, Iowa Falls. Visitation will be from 3-5:00 p.m., on Sunday, at the Surls Funeral Home in Iowa Falls.
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Henry "Bud" James Daum
January 5, 1924-March 6, 2009

March 11, 2009

ALDEN—Henry "Bud" James Daum, 85, of Alden, died on Friday, March 6, 2009, at his home.

Memorial services will be held at 11:00 a.m., on Saturday, March 14, at the Immanuel Memorial UCC in Alden. Family will receive friends from 4-7:00 p.m., on Friday, at the Surls Funeral Home in Iowa Falls. The body has been cremated and inurnment of the ashes will be in the family gravesite in the Buckeye Cemetery. Memorials will go to the Immanuel Memorial UCC or can be directed to the Hospice of North Iowa or the American Cancer Society.

In accordance with his wishes, Henry "Bud" Daum took his final breath in his home on the farmstead in Buckeye Township, where he was born. He died from complications of cancer. Several family members and neighbors were present at the time.

Henry was born on January 5, 1924, on the family farm southwest of Buckeye in the middle of a snow storm. He attended the Buckeye No. 8 Country School and graduated eighth grade from the Buckeye Independent School District. He graduated from the Radcliffe High School in the class of 1941. Marrying Lois Mae Jensen on Christmas Eve in 1944 was the best decision of his life. This was toward the end of World War II and Henry had been drafted by the Army. Lois was manager of the Western Union Office in Iowa Falls. Henry served in the Signal Corps and was a member of the occupation forces in Tokyo, Japan, following World War II. Upon his discharge from the Army, Bud returned to Iowa to operate the family farm that was originally purchased in 1910.

Together Henry and Lois operated and purchased the family farm. Their farm operation included crops of corn, hay, oats and soybeans. They had a herd of Black Angus cows and raised feeder cattle, farrowed sows and raised feeder pigs and had a flock of chickens that were raised from baby chicks for fryers and layers. The eggs were sold to Schager’s Produce in Alden. Many Saturday nights were a trip to Iowa Falls for groceries and eating out at the Princess Cafe or Park N’ Eat. Henry and Lois had two daughters, Josette Kay born in 1947 and Jeanine Lee born in 1950. In the early 1970s they replaced the original farm house with a ranch-style house. Bud retired from farming in 1986. He and Lois continued to live on the farm and were able to enjoy their retirement. They spent 15 winters in Arizona.

They took up golfing, were the Couples League Champions in 1986 at the Radcliffe Friendly Fairways, and Bud got a hole in one in Arizona in 1988. Bud was able to water ski until the age of 65 when they went to the Lake of the Ozarks. Bud enjoyed driving around in his pickup truck, stopping at neighbors and visiting at the co-ops. At the center of the family was the Peace Church in Buckeye, now Immanuel Memorial UCC in Alden. Henry is the longest continuous member of this church, joining through confirmation in May of 1937. Henry was a lifelong member of the American Legion in Radcliffe, VFW of Buckeye and the Iowa Falls Elks Club B.P.O.E. Lodge No. 1674.

Henry was preceded in death by his parents, Henry and Minnie (Peglow) Daum; infant brother, Don R. Daum; and daughter, Jeanine (Mrs. Stewart Iverson Jr.) who died in 1999.

Henry is survived by Lois, his wife of 64 years; his sister, Mavis Marple of Newell; his daughter, Josette and husband, Charles Schamp of Urbandale; son-in-law, Stewart Iverson Jr. of Clarion; granddaughter, Shelley Finnel and family of Waunakee, Wisconsin; grandson, Stewart Iverson III of Indianapolis, Indiana; five great-grandchildren; three step-grandchildren; six step-great-grandchildren; and several brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, cousins and lifelong neighbors and friends.
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Maxine Alene Hahn
Friday, March 6, 2009

March 11, 2009

HAMPTON—Maxine Alene Hahn, 87, of Hampton, passed away on Friday, March 6, 2009, at the Franklin General Hospital in Hampton.

Funeral services were held on Tuesday, March 10, at the Faith Baptist Church in Hampton, with Pastor Brian K. Haynes officiating. Burial was in the Allison Cemetery in Allison. The Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Hampton was in charge of the arrangements.
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Frieda Alma Ruth Balvanz
November 8, 1912-March 8, 2009

March 11, 2009

IOWA FALLS—Frieda Alma Ruth Balvanz, 96, of Iowa Falls, died on Sunday, March 8, 2009, at the Heritage Care Center in Iowa Falls.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m., on Wednesday, March 11, at the Immanuel Lutheran Church in Iowa Falls, with burial in the Northlawn Memory Gardens. Family will receive friends one hour before the services at the church on Wednesday. The Surls Funeral Home of Iowa Falls is in charge of the arrangements.

Frieda was born on November 8, 1912 in Hubbard, the daughter of Bert and Pauline (Schulz) Daleske. She attended the Owasa School. On September 11, 1935, Frieda was united in marriage to Herb Balvanz at the St. Paul Lutheran Church in Eldora. She was a farmwife and mother.

Frieda was a member of the Immanuel Lutheran Church in Iowa Falls and enjoyed gardening, making quilts, crocheting afghans, playing cards, doing ceramics, crossword puzzles and cooking for others.

Frieda is survived by her two daughters, Marilyn Sharar and husband, LaVerne of Iowa Falls and Jean O’Malia and husband, Jerry of Iowa Falls; two granddaughters, Deborah Sharar of Urbandale and Kris Pearson and husband, Pierre of New Hampton; two grandsons, Rodney Sharar and wife, Karey of Ankeny and Dr. Kelly Reagan of Decorah; five great-granddaughters, Lauren, Kendall and Courtney Reagan of Decorah and Olivia and Ella Sharar of Ankeny; two step-great-grandchildren, Tyler and Tasha Pearson of New Hampton; and a sister-in-law, Bernadine Daleske of Eldora.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Herb; seven brothers; and two sisters.
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Mildred Walker
March 16, 1919-March 10, 2009

March 14, 2009

IOWA FALLS—Mildred Walker, 89, of Iowa Falls, died on Tuesday, March 10, 2009, at her daughter’s home in Cassville, Missouri.

Funeral services were held on Friday, March 13, at the Surls Funeral Home in Iowa Falls, with burial in the Union Cemetery.

Mildred Lareen Walker, was born on March 16, 1919 in Scott Township, Franklin County, the daughter of Thomas and Bessie (Doty) Lindsay. She was united in marriage to Robert Frances Walker in 1971. Mildred had done house cleaning, and cleaned at the Elk’s Club and Weaver Construction. She loved to garden.

Mildred is survived by her daughter, Darlene Luppen of Cassville, Missouri; five grandchildren, Rhonda Hagelman of New Braunfels, Texas, Marcia Accordino of Forest, Virginia, Brenda Delsing of Iowa Falls, Jake Thomas of Iowa Falls and Tricia Thomas of Cassville, Missouri; six great-grandchildren; a niece, Edna Mae Toettcher of Santee, California; and a nephew, Dallas Clark of Lakota.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Robert; two sisters, Alma Clark and Florence Lindsay; and two brothers, Kenneth and Merle Lindsay.
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Margie (Hansen) Coole
Wednesday, March 11, 2009

March 14, 2009

DENVER, Colorado—Margie (Hansen) Coole (Mrs. R.G. Coole), 87, of Denver, Colorado, formerly of the Iowa Falls area, passed away on Wednesday, March 11, 2009, in Denver.

She was cremated and there were no memorial services. Mrs. Coole graduated with the Iowa Falls class of 1939 and attended Ellsworth College.
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Donald J. Siefken
Wednesday, March 11, 2009

March 14, 2009

WELLSBURG—Donald J. Siefken, 89, of Wellsburg, died from natural causes on Wednesday, March 11, 2009, at the Heritage Care Center in Iowa Falls.

Funeral services will be held at 2:30 p.m., on Saturday, March 14, at the St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in rural Wellsburg. The Doyen-Abels Funeral Home in Wellsburg, is in charge of the arrangements.
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June Eason
Thursday, March 12, 2009

March 14, 2009

ELDORA—June Eason, 64, of Eldora and formerly of Iowa Falls and Ackley, passed away on Thursday, March 12, 2009, at the Eldora Nursing and Rehab Center.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., on Saturday, March 14, at the Linn’s Funeral Home, Iowa Falls. Burial will be at a later date in the Friends Cemetery, Iowa Falls. Visitation will be from noon until service time on Saturday at the funeral home.
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Keith Olandrew Myers
Saturday, March 14, 2009

March 18, 2009

ALEXANDER—Keith Olandrew Myers, 86, of Alexander, passed away on Saturday, March 14, 2009, at the Franklin General Hospital Nursing Facility in Hampton.

A celebration of life service will be held on Friday, March 20, at 1:30 p.m., at Maynes Grove in rural Hampton, with Pastor Ed Bard officiating. Burial will be in the Alexander Cemetery in Alexander. Friends may call on Thursday, from 5-7:00 p.m., at the Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Hampton.
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Elaine Huffman
Saturday, March 14, 2009

March 18, 2009

HUBBARD—Elaine Huffman, 84, of Kalispell, Montana and formerly of rural Butler County, died on Saturday, March 14, 2009, at the Immanuel Lutheran Home in Kalispell.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., on Saturday, March 21, at the Zion United Church of Christ in Hubbard, with burial in the Hubbard Cemetery. Visitation will be on Friday, from 6-7:30 p.m., at the Boeke Funeral Home in Hubbard.
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Arlene Watt Shroder Thayer
July 5, 1906-March 15, 2009

March 21, 2009 

BELMOND—Arlene Watt Shroder Thayer, 102 1/2, a longtime Wright County resident, passed away on Sunday, March 15, 2009, at the Ellsworth Municipal Hospital, Iowa Falls, as a result of pneumonia and age-related factors.

Funeral services were held on Thursday, March 19, at the Calvary Baptist Church, Belmond, with Pastor Steven Hill officiating. Burial was in the Fairview Cemetery, Dows. Those wishing to express their sympathies through a memorial in Arlene’s name may wish to consider the Calvary Baptist Church, the Hospice of North Iowa, or to the donor’s choice. Funeral arrangements were handled by the Andrews Funeral Home, Belmond.

Arlene Watt, was born on the family farm in Vernon Township, Wright County, on July 5, 1906, to Tom and Maude (Lavell) Watt. She was the middle child of a family of five. She attended the rural Vernon No. 5 School in Vernon Township. On September 22, 1926, she was united in marriage to Harry W. Schroder at the bride’s home near Galt. To this union were born a son, Erwin Leroy (aka Jack), and two daughters, Va Donna Jean and Rita Rae. After the death of Mr. Schroder on October 23, 1964, she married Ralph Thayer of Belmond in January 1966. Mr. Thayer passed away in August 1975.

Arlene’s entire life was spent in the Galt, Dows, Rowan and Belmond areas. She spent several winters in Florida. Arlene was a member of the Calvary Baptist Church in Belmond and was active in church activities. She was a longtime member, until the time of her death, of the Blaine Friendship Club. Arlene loved her garden and flowers and enjoyed doing hand work. She was a lifelong homemaker and had worked as a cook for a time at the Belmond Health Care Center. She had the unique privilege of having her driver’s license renewed when she had reached age 100.

After suffering a stroke in May of 2007, she resided at the Scenic Manor Care Center in Iowa Falls.

Survivors include her daughters, Va Donna and husband, John Whipple and Rita and husband, Dwight Daniels, both of Iowa Falls; daughter-in-law, Mabel Schroder of Charles City; two sisters-in-law, Marjorie Watt of Swaledale and Jeanette Schroder of Belmond; 12 grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; and other family members.

Arlene was preceded in death by her parents, Tom and Maude Watt; one sister, Mae; three brothers, David, Tom and Don; two husbands, Harry Schroder and Ralph Thayer; one son, Erwin (Jack); one daughter-in-law, Doris Schroder; two grandsons, Wayne Whipple and Douglas Schroder; one granddaughter, Shelly Schroder; and two great-grandsons, Ryan Schroder and Calieb Schroder.
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Jean Urbanek
Sunday, March 15, 2009

March 18, 2009

PARKERSBURG—Jean Urbanek, 81, of Parkersburg, died on Sunday, March 15, 2009, at her home from natural causes.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Wednesday, March 18, at the Bethel Lutheran Church, with burial in the Oak Hill Cemetery, both in Parkersburg. Visitation will be one hour before the services at the church on Wednesday. The Redman-Schwartz Funeral Home in Parkersburg is in charge of the arrangements.
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Alma C. McElvania
July 2, 1916-March 16, 2009

March 21, 2009

ALDEN—Alma C. McElvania, 92, of Alden, died on Monday, March 16, 2009, at the Heritage Care Center in Iowa Falls.

Funeral services were held on Thursday, March 19, at the Surls Funeral Home in Iowa Falls, with burial in the Northlawn Memory Gardens.

Alma Celia McElvania, was born on July 2, 1916 in Dows, the daughter of Andrew and Clara (Gardalen) Christensen. She was confirmed at the First Lutheran Church of Dows. She was united in marriage to Howard McElvania on February 3, 1946, at the Little Brown Church in Nashua.

She was a member of the Popejoy Senior Center and the Popejoy Improvement Club.

Alma is survived by her three daughters, Marlys (Walter) Moore of Dows, Janna (Adrian) DeLeon of Westminster, California and Raynette (Archie) Anderson of Alden; eight grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; three brothers, Raymond Christensen of Marshalltown, La Verne Christensen of Popejoy and Andrew Christensen Jr. of Arizona; and a sister, Velma Fuller of Popejoy.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; two sisters; and two brothers.
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Elizabeth Sluiter
Monday, March 16, 2009

March 18, 2009

PARKERSBURG—Elizabeth Sluiter, 85, of Parkersburg, died on Monday, March 16, 2009, at her home from natural causes.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Friday, March 20, at the Hitesville Gospel Hall, with burial in the Hitesville Cemetery, both in rural Aplington. Visitation will be from 5-8:00 p.m., on Thursday, at the Redman-Schwartz Funeral Home in Parkersburg and continue for one hour prior to the services on Friday at the Gospel Hall.
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Roger R. Granzow
September 28, 1958-March 17, 2009

March 21, 2009

ELDORA—Roger R. Granzow, 50, of Eldora, died from natural causes on Tuesday, March 17, 2009, at the Israel Family Hospice House in Ames.

Funeral services were held on Friday, March 20, at the St. Paul Lutheran Church in Eldora, with Pastor David Splett officiating. Burial followed in the Eastlawn Memory Gardens in Eldora. The Creps-Abels Funeral Home in Eldora was in charge of the arrangements. Memorials may be directed to the Good Shepherd Pre-school or the American Cancer Society.

Roger was born on September 28, 1958 in Eldora, the son of Stan and Neva (Cable) Granzow. He was raised in Eldora and graduated from the Eldora High School with the class of 1977, then received a two-year agribusiness degree at Ellsworth Community College in Iowa Falls. On December 4, 1976, he was married to Connie Isaac and to this union were born Jamie Lea, Tracy Lynn and Robin Rae. He later married Patrice E. Last (“Patty”) on July 7, 1990 and born to them were Jeffrey Thomas and Matthew James. Roger had been employed as operations manager in the Agricultural Chemical Division for United Suppliers of Eldora for more than 20 years and had been formally employed by the Iowa State Training School for Boys in Eldora and DeKalb Pfizer.

Roger was a member of the St. Paul Lutheran Church, helped with his children’s youth league sporting events and served as a Cub Scout Leader for several years. He enjoyed helping with field work at the Teske Farms, loved traveling with his family and was an avid gardener. He especially loved attending and cheering on his children at their sporting events.

He is survived by his wife, Patty; his children, Tracy Granzow of Austin, Texas, Robin (Zach) Maas of Ames and Jeffrey and Matthew Granzow of Eldora; his parents, Stan and Neva Granzow of Eldora; sisters, Renee (Tim) Harless of Eldora and Karma (Greg) Dickenson of Pella; paternal grandmother, Gladys Granzow; grandchildren, Avery Ann Schoggins, Lydia Eve and Marlee Rae Maas; and several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.

He was preceded in death by a daughter, Jamie Lea; paternal grandfather, George Granzow; and maternal grandparents, Helen and Harold Cable.
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Dick Schurman Jr.
Tuesday, March 17, 2009

March 21, 2009

PARKERSBURG—Dick Schurman Jr., 80, of Parkersburg, died on Tuesday, March 17, 2009, at his home from natural causes.

Funeral services were held on Friday, March 20, 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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Nancy C. Meyer
February 1, 1941-March 18, 2009

March 21, 2009

IOWA FALLS—Nancy C. Meyer, 68, of Iowa Falls, passed away on Wednesday, March 18, 2009, at the Ellsworth Municipal Hospital, Iowa Falls.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., on Saturday, March 21, at the Abundant Life Chapel, Dows. Private burial will be at a later date. The Linn’s Funeral Home, Iowa Falls, is in charge of the arrangements.

Nancy Cora Cook, was born on February 1, 1941 at McCallsburg, the daughter of Maude (McMurray) and Arthur Cook. She graduated from the Zearing High School with the class of 1959 and attended Ellsworth Community College, Iowa Falls, receiving an associate’s degree. On January 21, 1961, Nancy was united in marriage to Donald Lavern Meyer at Iowa Falls.

Nancy enjoyed spending time with her family, gardening, bike riding and camping with her husband. Nancy had a very strong faith and was actively involved in her church, the Abundant Life Chapel. She was involved with Campers for Christ, Child Evangelism Fellowship, Christian Women’s Club, Iowa Falls Prayer Chain, Endtime Handmaidens and her church.

Nancy C. “Nana” Meyer is survived by her husband of 48 years, Donald Meyer of Iowa Falls; their children, Julia (Jeffrey) Forgy of Dows, Joan (Dennis) Barrick of Iowa Falls, Christopher (Teresa) Meyer of Iowa Falls and Betsy (Chris) Jess of Alden; her grandchildren, Joseph Forgy of Dows, Jonathan Forgy of Iowa Falls, Rebekah Forgy of Dows, Naomi Forgy of Dows, Nicole (DJ) Steen of Cedar Rapids, Jennifer Olson of Iowa Falls, Nicholas Meyer of Iowa Falls, Nathan Meyer of Iowa Falls, Chelsea Meyer of Iowa Falls, Luke Jess of Alden, Joshua Jess of Alden and Cora Jess of Alden; and numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Arthur and Maude Cook; one son, Nicholas Alan Meyer; an infant brother, David Cook; and two sisters, Mona Sweet and Joan Borchert.

There were a lot of things that were important to Nancy, but the most important was Jesus.
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Edward Doyle
Wednesday, March 18, 2009

March 21, 2009

HAMPTON—Edward Doyle, 83, of Hampton, passed away on Wednesday, March 18, 2009, at the Mercy Medical Center North Iowa, in Mason City.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, from 5-8:00 p.m., at the Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Hampton.
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Dale Darwin Smuck
May 17, 1933-March 18, 2009

March 25, 2009

BUCKEYE—Dale Darwin Smuck, 75, of Buckeye, died on Wednesday, March 18, 2009, at the Ellsworth Municipal Hospital in Iowa Falls.

Funeral services were held on Saturday, March 21, at the Immanuel Memorial United Church of Christ in Alden, with burial in the Sherman Township Cemetery, rural Buckeye. The Surls Funeral Home in Iowa Falls was in charge of the arrangements.

Dale was born on May 17, 1933 at rural Buckeye, the son of Darrell and Emma (Warmbier) Smuck. He attended the Alden High School. On September 6, 1958, Dale was united in marriage to Dorothy Benson at the home place. He was a member of the Buckeye Fire Department for 50+ years and the Buckeye City Council. He was a church board member and treasurer for the Peace UCC. Dale enjoyed fishing, gardening, playing Snooker and cards and woodworking. He was a weather observer for more than 10 years.

Dale is survived by his two daughters, Della Scaggs and her husband, Mark of Buckeye and Donna Oelmann and her husband, Ernie of Alden; and two grandchildren, Sadie Scaggs of Buckeye and Noah Oelmann of Alden.

He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Dorothy; a son, Daryl Smuck; and two brothers, Herbert and Wallace Smuck.
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Alice M. “Mazie” Luedke
July 11, 1914-March 19, 2009

March 25, 2009

FARIBAULT, Minnesota—Alice M. “Mazie” Luedke, 94, of Faribault, Minnesota, died on Thursday, March 19, 2009, at the Pleasant Manor Nursing Home in Faribault.

Memorial services will be held on Friday, March 27, at 11:00 a.m., at the Congregational Church of Faribault, United Church of Christ, with the Rev. Nancy Peebles and the Rev. Henry Doyle officiating. Interment will be held at a later date in the Maple Lawn Cemetery in Faribault. Visitation will be held at the church on Friday, from 9:30 to 11:00 a.m. The family prefers that memorials be directed to the Congregational Church of Faribault, Maple Lawn Cemetery or the Rice County Historical Society. Arrangements are being completed by the Parker Kohl Funeral Home in Faribault.

Alice M. Campbell, the daughter of John and Mary (Bogie) Campbell, was born on July 11, 1914 in Curlew, Iowa. She lived with her family in Iowa Falls and attended the Iowa Falls High School, graduating with the class of 1932. Alice moved to Faribault in 1933. On June 27, 1937, she was united in marriage to George F. Luedke in Iowa Falls. Mr. Luedke preceded her in death on August 15, 1988.

Alice was a homemaker for most of her life and volunteered for many organizations, including life member of the Rice County Historical Society, 60-plus-year member of the Athens Chapter, Order of the Eastern Star, longtime member of the Congregational Church of Faribault, was a Pink Lady at the original St. Lucas Hospital and delivered meals on wheels.

She is survived by her son, Larry B. Luedke of Faribault; and by nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; by two sisters, Rose Canterbury and Jean Iverson; and by her brother, Wendell Campbell.
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Gertrude Huesman
Thursday, March 19, 2009

March 21, 2009

ACKLEY—Gertrude Huesman, 97, of Ackley, died on Thursday, March 19, 2009, at the Maple Manor Nursing Home in Aplington.

Funeral services are pending with the Sietsema Funeral Home in Ackley.
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Jake Van Hauen
Thursday, March 19, 2009

March 21, 2009

HOLLAND—Jake Van Hauen, 93, of Holland, died on Thursday, March 19, 2009, at the Grundy County Long Term Care Center in Grundy Center, from natural causes.

Funeral services are pending with the Redman-Schwartz Funeral Home in Parkersburg.
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Grace N. Bruns
November 8, 1915-March 21, 2009

March 28, 2009

ALDEN—Grace N. Bruns, 93, of Alden, passed away on Saturday, March 21, 2009, at the Ellsworth Municipal Hospital, Iowa Falls.

Funeral services were held on Wednesday, March 25, at the Bethel Baptist Church, Iowa Falls, with the Rev. Steve Hill officiating. Burial was in the Reformed Church Cemetery, Stout. The Linn’s Funeral Home, Iowa Falls, was in charge of the arrangements.

Grace Nancy Maas, was born on November 8, 1915, at her parents’ farm home in Grundy County. She was the daughter of Henrietta (DeVoogd) and Ebbo Maas. She attended the Morrison, Iowa, Public School through the eighth grade. On April 2, 1934, Grace was united in marriage to John D. Bruns at Williams. To this union five children were born, Janice, John, Gary, Elaine and Richard. Grace was a homemaker but also was a dietary aide for 11 1/2 years for the Ellsworth Municipal Hospital, Iowa Falls.

Grace was a 47-year member of the Christian Reformed Church and when it closed she joined the Church of the Nazerene and then attended the Bethel Baptist Church, all of Iowa Falls. She participated in the Women’s Fellowship Circle of each church.

Grace Bruns is survived by two daughters, Janice Faber of Marshalltown and Elaine (Roy) Sunken of Iowa Falls; one son, Richard “Butch” (Valerie) Bruns of Waukee; nine grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; 13 great-great-grandchildren; two step-great-great-grandchildren; and one sister, Wilma Cornelius of New Hartford.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Ebbo and Henrietta Maas; her husband, John Bruns; two sons, Gary E. Bruns in infancy and John “Jack” Bruns; a step-daughter, Kathryn Boelman; an infant granddaughter, Christine Bruns; a grandson, Roger Faber; one sister, Florence Redenius; and three brothers, John Maas, Harry Maas and Peter Maas.
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Michael “Mike” Osboe
Saturday, March 21, 2009

March 28, 2009

BOWLING GREEN, Kentucky—Michael “Mike” Osboe, 69, of Bowling Green, Kentucky and formally of Iowa Falls, died on Saturday, March 21, 2009, at the Hospice of Southern Kentucky.

A Funeral Mass was held on Wednesday, March 25, at the Holy Spirit Catholic Church, with burial in the St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery. J.C. Kirby & Son Funeral Home of Bowling Green was in charge of the arrangements. Mike graduated from the Iowa Falls High School with the class of 1957.
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Herman Kruger
July 5, 1926-March 22, 2009

March 25, 2009

CLEAR LAKE—Herman Kruger, 82, of Clear Lake, died on Sunday, March 22, 2009, at the Mercy Medical Center North Iowa, Mason City.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Wednesday, March 25, at the Evangelical Free Church, Clear Lake, with Pastor Daniel Jordan officiating. Burial will be in the Clear Lake Cemetery. Visitation will be one hour prior to the services at the church on Wednesday. The Ward Van Slyke Colonial Chapel of Clear Lake is in charge of the arrangements.

Herman Kruger, was born on July 5, 1926 in Ackley, the son of Andrew and Jennie (Miller) Kruger. He was united in marriage to Barbara Wiggins on May 9, 1959, at the Wesley United Methodist Church, Mason City. Herman worked for the railroad and the creamery, and he also farmed north of Iowa Falls. In 1969, he moved to Ventura where he raised and sold feeder pigs until 1987. He was a salesman for the Walnut Grove Feed Company from 1957 until 1987, where he won many top salesmen award trips.

Herman accepted Jesus Christ as his Savior Lord; he was a member of the Evangelical Free Church, Clear Lake, where he was an usher. He was involved with being a helper and listener for AWANA. Herman enjoyed riding his moped, taking road trips and watching college basketball and football. His greatest love was spending time with his family and friends.

Herman is survived by his wife, Barbara Kruger of Clear Lake; children, David (Christine) Kruger of Florida, Dwight (Patty) Kruger of Indiana, Mike Kruger of Clear Lake, Danny Kruger of Clear Lake, Kendall (Deb) Kruger of Ankeny, Kevin Kruger of Garner and Michelle Kruger of Garner; grandchildren, Jessie, Candace, Jamie, Carrie, Derick, Nicole, Whitney, John, Zach, Nick, Kaleb, Karah, Alicia, Danielle, Jordan, Victoria, Keaton, Dawson, Lennice and Isaiah; nine great-grandchildren; sisters, Agnes Pieper of Dallas, Texas, Jennie (Paul) Warschkow of Hampton and Grace Roberson of Garner; brothers, Roy (Leila) Kruger and Frank (Ethel) Kruger of Cameron, Wisconsin; along with several nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Andrew and Jennie Kruger; brothers, Andrew, Jake and Dick Kruger; sisters, Etta Janssen, Helen Deprenger and Mydena Kruger; two brothers-in-law; and one daughter-in-law, Lori Kruger.
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Vivian I. Cowell
December 3, 1921-March 22, 2009

March 25, 2009

IOWA FALLS—Vivian I. Cowell, 87, of Alburnett and formerly of Iowa Falls, died on Sunday, March 22, 2009, at the Oldorf Hospice in Hiawatha.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., on Wednesday, March 25, at the Surls Funeral Home in Iowa Falls, with burial in the Northlawn Memory Gardens. Visitation will be from 9:00 a.m. until the time of the services on Wednesday at the Surls Funeral Home in Iowa Falls.

Vivian Ilene Cowell, was born on December 3, 1921 in Minneota, Minnesota, the daughter of Harry and Fern (Bryant) Chaplin. She was united in marriage to Dallas Schwebke on April 13, 1941 in Iowa Falls. Following his death, she was married to Frank Cowell on April 25, 1953 in Webster City.

Vivian is survived by her two daughters, Sandra Odle and her husband, Richard of Alburnett and Pam Fishell and her husband, Phil of Marion; two sons, Wendell Schwebke and his wife, Gail of Arlington, Texas and Frank Cowell and his wife, Diane of Urbana; 14 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; and a brother, Kenneth Chaplin and his wife, Betty of Iowa Falls.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husbands, Dallas and Frank; a son, Larry C. Schwebke; a granddaughter, Angela Jean Schwebke; and siblings, Harry Chaplin, LaVere Chaplin, Berle Chaplin, Keith Chaplin, Evelyn Duncan and Thelma Koppes.
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Lula Quaife
Sunday, March 22, 2009

March 25, 2009

UNION—Lula Quaife, 92, formerly of Union, died on Sunday, March 22, 2009, at the Eldora Nursing and Rehab Center in Eldora.

Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, March 25, at 10:30 a.m., at the Community Church in Union. Lula will be buried in the Hubbard Cemetery in Hubbard. The Boeke Funeral Home of Hubbard is in charge of the arrangements.
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Ruth Johnson
August 30, 1915-March 23, 2009

March 28, 2009

KAMRAR—Ruth Johnson, 93, of Kamrar, died on Monday, March 23, 2009, at her home.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Monday, March 30, at the Foster Funeral and Cremation Center, Webster City, with the Rev. Peter Mueller officiating. Burial will follow in the Williams Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Sunday evening, from 5-7:00 p.m., at the funeral home.

Doris Ruth Dinsdale, daughter of Thomas and Nellie Berogan Dinsdale, was born on August 30, 1915, in Blairsburg Township of Hamilton County. She received her education and graduated from the Webster City Lincoln High School. On March 9, 1939, she married Raymond Johnson at her parents’ home. The couple resided on their farm south of Williams. Ruth worked at the M&M Restaurant which was located at the Blairsburg corners for several years. Her main vocation was a homemaker. Raymond died on March 13, 1999.

Ruth was a member of the Williams United Methodist Church. She was also a 4-H Leader for many years; a member of the Williams and Webster City Women’s Club, and the Helping Hand Club, also of Williams.

She is survived by her sons and daughters-in-law, LeRoy and Gale Johnson of Kamrar and Robert and Marge Johnson of Jamaica, Vermont; grandchildren, Beth (Terry) Klaver of Kamrar, LeAnn Timm of Blairsburg, Raymond Johnson of Kamrar, Rory (Lynde) Johnson of Stanhope, Jeff (Andrea) Johnson of Bridgeport, Connecticut and Julie (Ken) Olsen of Jamaica, Vermont; 10 great-grandchildren; sister-in-law, Pat Johnson of Indianapolis, Indiana; and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond; her parents; and brothers and sisters-in-law, Russell and Eva, Howard and Iona, Clare and Naomi and Donald and Edna Dinsdale.
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Laura I. Franzen
Monday, March 23, 2009

March 25, 2009

CLARKSVILLE—Laura I. Franzen, 93, of Clarksville, died on Monday, March 23, 2009, at the Allen Memorial Hospital in Waterloo, from natural causes.

Funeral services are pending with the Redman-Schwartz Funeral Home in Clarksville.
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Ernest E. Meyer
Monday, March 23, 2009

March 28, 2009

DUMONT—Ernest E. Meyer, 73, of rural Dumont, passed away on Monday, March 23, 2009, at his home.

Funeral services were held on Thursday, March 26, at the Kesley Presbyterian Church in Kesley, with burial in the Dumont Cemetery. Pastor Tamara Entin officiated at the service. The Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Dumont was in charge of the arrangements.
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Melvin Karsjens
Tuesday, March 24, 2009

March 25, 2009

ACKLEY—Melvin Karsjens, 84, of Ackley and formerly of Parkersburg, died on Tuesday, March 24, 2009, at his home in Ackley, from natural causes.

Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m., on Friday, March 27, at the First Reformed Church in Aplington, with burial in the Oak Hill Cemetery in Parkersburg. Visitation will be from 5-8:00 p.m., on Thursday, at the Redman-Schwartz Funeral Chapel in Aplington and one hour before the services at the church.
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Verla Klaver
Wednesday, March 25, 2009

March 28, 2009

WILLIAMS—Verla Klaver, 80, of rural Williams, died on Wednesday, March 25, 2009, at the Ellsworth Municipal Hospital in Iowa Falls.

Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m., on Tuesday, March 31, at the Community Church, rural Kamrar, with burial in the Presbyterian Church Cemetery, rural Kamrar. Visitation will be on Monday, from 6-8:00 p.m., at the church. The Boeke Funeral Home of Radcliffe, is in charge of the arrangements.
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Donald D. Williamson Jr.
Wednesday, March 25, 2009

March 28, 2009

ALLISON—Donald D. Williamson Jr., 61, of Allison, passed away on Wednesday, March 25, 2009, at the Floyd County Medical Center in Charles City.

Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, March 31, at 1:00 p.m., at the Allison United Church of Christ in Allison, with Pastor John Currier officiating. Visitation will be from 4-7:00 p.m., on Monday, at the Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Allison. Inurnment will be in the Allison Cemetery at a later date. A memorial service will be held in Glenville, Minnesota at a later date.
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Irwin C. Burns
January 31, 1918-March 27, 2009

April 1, 2009

ELDORA—Irwin C. Burns, 91, of Eldora, died on Friday, March 27, 2009, at the Eldora Nursing and Rehab Center.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Thursday, April 2, at the First Congregational United Church of Christ in Iowa Falls. Visitation will be from 5-7:00 p.m., on Wednesday, at the Surls Funeral Home in Iowa Falls, with a 7:00 p.m. Masonic Service.

Irwin Charles Burns, was born on January 31, 1918 in Alden, the son of Fred and Elizabeth Burns. He graduated from the Alden High School. Irwin was united in marriage to Ruth Treveer on June 11, 1942 in Chicago. He had served in the U.S. Navy. Irwin had worked at Culligan in Iowa Falls and then for Hardin County Conservation.

He was a member of the First Congregational United Church of Christ in Iowa Falls, Mason Home Lodge No. 192 of Iowa Falls and was a past member of the American Legion.

Irwin is survived by his two daughters, Rita Griswold of Blacksburg, Virginia and Nancy Fiore of Las Vegas, Nevada; and three grandchildren, Cydni Griswold of Williamsburg, Virginia and Andrea and Chris Fiore of Las Vegas.

He was preceded in death by his parents; wife; one brother; and two sisters.
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Rosemary Faith Behn
Friday, March 27, 2009

April 1, 2009

HAMPTON—Rosemary Faith Behn, 77, of Hampton, passed away on Friday, March 27, 2009, at the Franklin General Hospital in Hampton.

Funeral services were held on Tuesday, March 31, at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Hampton, with the Rev. Karl Bollhagen and Vicar Jessie Burns officiating. Burial was in the Trinity Lutheran Church Cemetery in rural Hampton. The Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Hampton was in charge of the arrangements.
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Kathryn A. Yaw
Friday, March 27, 2009

April 1, 2009

HAMPTON—Kathryn A. Yaw, 71, of Hampton, passed away on Friday, March 27, 2009, at the Hampton Health Care Center.

Funeral services were held on Monday, March 30, at the First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in Hampton, with the Rev. Jan S. Ekstedt officiating. Burial was in the Hampton Cemetery. The Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Hampton was in charge of the arrangements.
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Laura J. Payne
August 12, 1924-March 28, 2009

April 1, 2009

WATERLOO—Laura J. Payne, 84, of Waterloo, died on Saturday, March 28, 2009, at the Ravenwood Nursing and Rehab Center, from lymphoma.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m., on Friday, April 3, at the Grace Reformed Church, with burial in the Garden of Memories Cemetery. Visitation will be from 2-8:00 p.m., on Thursday, at the Locke Funeral Home of Waterloo, with the family present from 5-8:00 p.m. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society.

Laura was born on August 12, 1924 in Union, the daughter of Miles and Lula Reece Winters. She married Levin “Vern” Payne on December 9, 1948, at the Little Brown Church in Nashua. He died on January 20, 1984. Laura was an in-home party demonstrator in the 1950s and ‘60s. She was a charter member of the Grace Reformed Church.

Survivors include her son, Dennis (Susan) Payne of Waterloo; daughter, Judith (Christian) Reninger of Boonville, Missouri; six grandchildren, Jodi (Chad) Zierke, Jason (Marissa) Payne, Justin Payne, Reneé (Mike) Sash, James Schachterle and Marta Fliss; eight great-grandchildren; brothers, Millard Winters of Stanhope, Lawrence (Lena Mae) Winters of Geneva, Stanley (Inez) Winters of Iowa Falls and Donald (Caroline) Winters of Granger; and sisters, Kaye Woods of Grand Junction, Colorado and Norma Krueger of West Branch, formerly of Iowa Falls.

She was preceded in death by brothers, Floyd, Kenneth, Lester, Merle and Willard Winters and Wallace in infancy; and sisters, Hazel Andersen and Ferne Winters.
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Esther M. Stalzer
November 7, 1922-March 28, 2009

April 1, 2009

IOWA FALLS—Esther M. Stalzer, 86, of Iowa Falls, died on Saturday, March 28, 2009, at the Mary Greeley Medical Center in Ames.

Funeral services were held on Tuesday, March 31, at the St. Mark’s Catholic Church in Iowa Falls, with burial in the church cemetery. The Surls Funeral Home in Iowa Falls was in charge of the arrangements.

Esther Marie Stalzer, was born on November 7, 1922 in Hubbard, the daughter of William and Elsie (Bunte) Muehling. She graduated from the Iowa Falls High School in 1941. On February 12, 1945, Esther was united in marriage to Harold Stalzer at Haverhill. She was a homemaker and a member of the St. Mark’s Catholic Church and Women of the Moose. She enjoyed bowling.

Esther is survived by her three sons, Dennis Stalzer and his wife, Kate of Austin, Texas, Dean Stalzer and his wife, Cindy of Iowa Falls and Mark Stalzer of Grand Prairie, Texas; two daughters, Sue Johnson of Iowa Falls and Jayne Bennett and her husband, Dennis of Iowa Falls; 11 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; two sisters; a brother in infancy; a great-grandchild; and a son-in-law, Dusty Johnson.
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Lena Gertrude Armfield
Saturday, March 28, 2009

April 1, 2009

HAMPTON—Lena Gertrude Armfield, 92, of Hampton, passed away on Saturday, March 28, 2009, at the Franklin General Hospital Nursing Facility in Hampton.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Thursday, April 2, at the First United Congregational Church of Christ in Hampton, with burial at a later date in the Hampton Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4-7:00 p.m., on Wednesday, at the Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Hampton. Pastor John Byrne will officiate at the service.
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Henrietta Janssen
Saturday, March 28, 2009

April 1, 2009

ACKLEY—Henrietta Janssen, 67, of Ackley, passed away on Saturday, March 28, 2009, at her home.

A memorial service was held on Tuesday, March 31, at the Linn’s Funeral Chapel, Ackley, with private inurnment in the Oak Hill Cemetery, Parkersburg.
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Hilda Reints
Saturday, March 28, 2009

April 1, 2009

CLARKSVILLE—Hilda Reints, 94, of Clarksville, died on Saturday, March 28, 2009, at her home in Clarksville, from natural causes.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Wednesday, April 1, at the First United Church of Christ, Pleasant Valley, 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.
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Herbert Williamson
Saturday, March 28, 2009

April 1, 2009

PARKERSBURG—Herbert Williamson, 82, of Parkersburg, died on Saturday, March 28, 2009, at his home from natural causes.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., on Wednesday, April 1, at the First Congregational Church, with burial in the Oak Hill Cemetery, both in Parkersburg. Visitation will be one hour before the services at the church. The Redman-Schwartz Funeral Home in Parkersburg, is in charge of the arrangements.
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Jean Ann Sunken Manley
May 28, 1973-March 29, 2009

April 1, 2009

MARSHALLTOWN—Jean Ann Sunken Manley, 35, of Marshalltown and formerly of Waterloo and Iowa Falls, passed away on Sunday, March 29, 2009, at the Marshalltown Medical and Surgical Center.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., on Wednesday, April 1, at the Bethel Baptist Church, Iowa Falls, with Pastor Steve Hill officiating. Burial will be in the Reformed Church Cemetery, Stout. The Linn’s Funeral Homes Iowa Falls Chapel has been entrusted with the arrangements.

Jean Ann Sunken, was born on May 28, 1973 at the Ellsworth Hospital, Iowa Falls, the daughter of Roy Eugene and Elaine Florence (Bruns) Sunken. She attended the Iowa Falls Community Schools, graduating with the class of 1991. She then attended Ellsworth Community College, becoming a certified nurses aide.

On June 25, 1994, Jean Ann was united in marriage to James Dale Manley Jr. at Iowa Falls. To this union one son was born, Michael James. She had been employed as a CNA in Iowa Falls, Waterloo and Marshalltown.

Jean Ann Manley is survived by her husband, James Manley of Marshalltown; her son, Michael Manley of Marshalltown; her parents, Roy and Elaine Sunken of Iowa Falls; her two brothers, Craig (Phyllis) Sunken of Park Ridge, Illinois and William “Bill” (Jolene) Sunken of Iowa Falls; her mother and father-in-law, Janice and James D. Manley Sr. of Waterloo; a sister-in-law, Heather (Dwayne) Gregory of Ft. Worth, Texas; a brother-in-law, John (Jennifer) Manley of Waterloo; and eight nieces and nephews, Juliana and Paul Sunken of Park Ridge, Illinois, Amanda and Thomas Sunken of Iowa Falls, Zachary and Jacob Gregory of Ft. Worth, Texas and Andrew and Sophia Manley of Waterloo.

She was preceded in death by her grandparents, William and Pearl Sunken and John and Grace Bruns; and her mother-in-law, Mary Manley.
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Mildred E. Jeske
Sunday, March 29, 2009

April 1, 2009

ELDORA—Mildred Elinor Jeske, 94, of Eldora, died on Sunday, March 29, 2009, at the Mary Greeley Medical Center in Ames.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., on Wednesday, April 1, at the St. Paul Lutheran Church in Eldora, with Pastor David Splett officiating. Burial will follow in the Eastlawn Memory Gardens in Eldora. The Creps-Abels Funeral Home in Eldora, is in charge of the arrangements.
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Victor F. Meyer
Monday, March 30, 2009

April 1, 2009

SHEFFIELD—Victor F. Meyer, 90, of Sheffield, formerly of Hampton, passed away on Monday, March 30, 2009, at the Muse-Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.

Funeral services will be held on Thursday, April 2, at 10:30 a.m., at the Immanuel United Church of Christ in Latimer, with the Rev. Tom Cofer officiating. Burial will be in the Hillside Cemetery in Sheffield. Visitation will be from 5-7:00 p.m., on Wednesday, at the Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Hampton.
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Daniel Streyffeler
Monday, March 30, 2009

April 1, 2009

NORWALK—Daniel Streyffeler, 80, died on Monday, March 30, 2009, at his home south of Norwalk.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., on Thursday, April 2, at the Overton Funeral Home in Indianola, with visitation from 9-11:00 a.m. Private burial will be held at a later date.
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