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Helen Richtsmeier
May 12, 1926-April 1, 2010
April 10, 2010
IOWA CITY—Helen Pappas Gough Richtsmeier, 83, passed away on
Thursday, April 1, 2010, at the Lantern Park Nursing & Rehab
Center in Coralville.
Funeral services were held on Wednesday,
April 7, at the New Horizons United Methodist Church in
Coralville. Lensing’s Oak Hill in Coralville was in charge
of the arrangements. In lieu of flowers, memorial
contributions may be directed to the Ackley Heritage Center.
Helen was born on May 12,
1926, to Tony and Zoe Pappas of Mason City. She grew up
there and graduated from the Mason City High School in 1944.
She attended the University of Iowa, graduating with a
Bachelor of Arts Degree in Physical Education in 1949. She
married Earl F. Gough of Iowa City in 1950. She and Earl
moved to Iowa Falls in 1954 and proceeded to raise their
four children. Helen taught physical education in the Iowa
Falls High School from 1962 to 1989. She married Merle
Richtsmeier in 1987 and moved to Ackley. In September of
2007, Helen moved to Coralville where she resided until her
death. That is the
time frame of Helen's life but in no way does it describe
her life. She was a daughter of Greek immigrants and proud
of her heritage. She was someone who worked two to three
jobs to put herself through college. She was someone who
continued that work ethic to support her children. She was
someone who was always there for her children through good
and bad, but making sure they always took responsibility for
their own actions. She was someone who family and friends
could call day or night for help. She wasn’t the most
craft-oriented person as her friends could attest to, but
she did learn to knit later in life, though only simple
items such as washcloths.
Helen had the most awesome sense of humor and
people of all ages loved being with her. She loved
“adventures” which she usually did with her friend and
cohort, Sandy. She volunteered for numerous activities. She
worked very hard for the Ackley Heritage Center with her
buddy, Marie. She picked grapes for her friend’s winery and
was greatly disappointed when she found out she didn’t get
to stomp on them. She was a very honest person and she
definitely spoke her mind. You never asked her a question
unless you were sure you wanted to hear the answer. She was
the most loyal and trusted friend, but if lied to or
deceived, she could be fierce. Helen was strongly religious
but in her own quiet way. And above all, she will be so
greatly missed by family and all her friends.
Helen is survived by her four children, Ann
(George) Sullivan of Coralville and their children, Shane
(Carolyn) Iverson and son, Jackson of Bethel, Alaska and
Eleni (Robert) Riggs of Holly Springs, North Carolina;
Philip (Cindy) Gough and their son, Tyler, all of Margate,
Florida; Michael (Debbie) Gough of Copperas Cove, Texas and
their children, Dana (Rebecca) Gough of Kyle, Texas and
Brittin Gough of Austin, Texas; and William (Patty) Gough
and their children, Stephen and Hailey Gough, all of Port
St. Lucie, Florida; her three sisters, Bessie Alukos of
Evanston, Illinois, Harriet Bohac and Olga Dogan, both of
Chicago, Illinois; and her two brothers, George Pappas of
Pontiac, Michigan and Gus Pappas of Madison, Wisconsin.
Helen was preceded in
death by her parents; husbands; sisters, Florence Chrysikos
and Ann Hrones; and a son-in-law, Jack Iverson.
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Hulda S. Zierke
January 24, 1912-April 2, 2010
April 7, 2010
HUBBARD—Hulda S. Zierke, 98, of Hubbard, died on Friday,
April 2, 2010, at the Hubbard Care Center.
She was in Hospice Care at
the Hubbard Care Center after release from the Ellsworth
Hospital, Iowa Falls. She succumbed to renal failure while
experiencing Alzheimer’s deterioration for the past 13
years. She lived in her own home for eight of those years
after the death of her husband, Gus and became a HCC
resident 5 1/2 years ago.
Funeral services were held
on Monday, April 5, at the St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran
Church in Hubbard, with the Rev. Dr. Matthew Rueger
officiating. Burial was in the Hubbard Cemetery. The Boeke
Funeral Home in Hubbard, was in charge of the arrangements.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. John’s Lutheran
Church or the Alzheimer’s Association of Greater Iowa, West
Des Moines, Iowa.
Hulda was born on January 24, 1912, to Henry and Louise
(Goebel) Schnormeier at the “old place” farm southeast of
Hubbard. She attended grade school at the “Mud Swamp” rural
school and worked at home and as a “hired girl” for many
area families. She met her husband, Gus Zierke while working
for the Gus Oberhokamp family when he came to visit. They
were married on her birthday in 1938 during a terrible
blizzard which almost cancelled the event and prevented many
friends from attending. They rented a farm west of Hubbard
owned by August Gelhaus until 1947 when they purchased a
farm southeast of Hubbard from Ben Eller. Two children were
born to this union, Arlen in 1941 and Lorraine in 1944. They
lived on the farm until 1981 when they retired from farming
and moved to her parents’ house in Hubbard.
Hulda was a lifelong member of the St. John’s Lutheran
Church in Hubbard. She was baptized by Pastor Maas,
confirmed by Pastor Schliepsiek and married by Pastor
Schliepsiek. She and Gus were faithful church attendees and
spent a good part of their retirement visiting “shut-in”
members of the congregation.
Hulda will be remembered by family and friends for her love
of cooking (her homemade buns were outstanding), sewing (she
would patch a pair of jeans while you waited), gardening
(especially flowers) and her unfailing willingness to do for
others.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Gus; her daughter,
Lorraine; her parents, Henry and Louise; her sister, Esther;
and brothers, Martin and Otto.
She is survived by her son and wife, Dr. Arlen and Sana
Zierke of Hubbard; and son-in-law, Larry Zoske and wife, Jan
and their son, Brent; grandchildren, Eric (Steph) Zierke,
Borge (Shawn) Zierke, David (Christy) Zierke, Chad (Dena)
Zoske and Tara (David) Tidman; and 16 great-grandchildren.
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Donald Louis Parks
Friday, April 2, 2010
April 7, 2010
HAMPTON—Donald Louis Parks, 83, of Hampton, passed away on
Friday, April 2, 2010, at the Franklin General Hospital in
Hampton, under the care of the North Iowa Hospice.
Funeral services were held
on Monday, April 5, at the Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in
Hampton, with the Rev. Arthur J. Zewert officiating. Burial
was in the
Hampton Cemetery.
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Otto Louis Meyer
Saturday, April 3, 2010
April 7, 2010
HAMPTON—Otto Louis Meyer, 89, of Hampton, passed away on
Saturday, April 3, 2010, at the Franklin General Hospital
Nursing Facility in Hampton.
Funeral services were held
on Tuesday, April 6, at the Trinity Lutheran Church in
Hampton, with burial in the Hampton Cemetery. The Rev. Karl
Bollhagen and Vicar Phillip Callahan officiated at the
service. The Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Hampton was in
charge of the arrangements.
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Gerald D. Wickham
October 25, 1923-April 4, 2010
April 7, 2010
IOWA FALLS—Gerald D. Wickham, 86, of Iowa Falls, passed away
on Sunday, April 4, 2010, at the Mary Greeley Medical
Center, Ames.
Funeral services will be
held at 3:00 p.m., on Thursday, April 8, at the First
Christian Church, Iowa Falls, with Pastor T. J. Norman
officiating. In lieu of flowers, Gerald requested memorials
be directed to the American Legion Post No. 188, Iowa Falls.
The Linn’s Funeral Home Iowa Falls Chapel is handling the
arrangements.
Gerald Dale Wickham, was born on October 25, 1923 at Iowa
Falls, the son of Grace M. (Stipp) and Ernest G. Wickham. He
graduated from the Iowa Falls High School with the class of
1942. He served with the U.S. Navy as a fire controlman
serving in the Philippines, Okinawa and the
European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign. He also sang in
the Navy Choir on the radio. On October 2, 1949, Gerald was
united in marriage to Lenora M. Reynolds Ducommun in Iowa
Falls. Gerald started his employment with Clifton’s
Supermarket, Iowa Falls, Iowa Falls DX Station, Bahr-LeMoind
Electric, Loveless Plumbing and Heating, all of Iowa Falls
and then on to Young Plumbing and Heating in Oelwein. He
retired from the Donaldson Company Incorporated, Oelwein, in
1982. After his wife’s death in 1992, Gerald was united in
marriage to Ellen A. Daleske on October 16, 1999, at the
First Christian Church, Iowa Falls.
Gerald was actively
involved in the Iowa Falls American Legion Post No. 188, the
Iowa Falls Historical Society, the Hardin County Historical
Society, the Franklin County and Iowa Genealogy Societies
and was a life member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars. One
of Gerald’s greatest accomplishments was the Iowa Falls
Veteran’s Memorial on Foster Boulevard in Iowa Falls.
Gerald D. Wickham is survived by his son, David E. (Carol)
Ducommun of Woodridge, Illinois; his daughter, Martha
Cunningham of Winterset; two grandchildren, Deven Ducommun
of Chicago, Illinois and Derek Ducommun of Joliet, Illinois;
and a sister, Ruth Kness of Iowa Falls.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Ernest and Grace
Wickham; his wives, Lenora Wickham and Ellen Wickham; six
brothers, his twin, Harold, Harry, a set of twins, Lesley
and Wesley, Donald and Merle; two sisters, Ruby Johnson and
Mary Smith; and two other unnamed infant siblings.
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Ada Maxine Ford
January 31, 1925-April 4, 2010
April 7, 2010
MANKATO—Ada Maxine Ford, 85, of Mankato, Minnesota, died on
Sunday, April 4, 2010, at the Immanuel St. Joseph’s Hospital
in Mankato.
Funeral services will be
held at 11:00 a.m., on Friday, April 9, at the First
Presbyterian Church, Mankato, with burial in the Riverview
Cemetery, Algona, Iowa. Visitation will be from 4–7:00 p.m.,
on Thursday, at the Landkamer Johnson-Boman Funeral Home,
Mankato and one hour prior to the services at the church on
Friday.
Maxine was born on January
31, 1925, to Marc and Anna Pearl (Steinmetz) Moore in
Algona. She graduated from the Algona High School in 1942.
Maxine then attended the Electric Radio and TV Institute in
Omaha, Nebraska. After graduation, she was employed with
Collins Radio and LaPlant Choate in Cedar Rapids during the
Second World War. On September 10, 1949, Maxine was united
in marriage in Cedar Rapids to Wayne R. Ford of Central
City. She and Wayne spent one year in Ames while Wayne
completed his education. They returned to Central City and
then moved to Iowa Falls in 1954, where they made their
home. In 1973, they moved to Mankato where she and Wayne
currently reside.
Maxine was very active in
many organizations in Iowa Falls and Mankato. She was
instrumental in organizing special needs programs for Down
syndrome children in Iowa Falls and continued her
involvement with Down syndrome programs at Opportunity
Village in Clear Lake. She was honored by BPW in Iowa Falls,
was a partner in the 5th Avenue Reruns in Mankato and was an
Avon representative for over 40 years. She loved to bowl and
dance and she and Wayne were members of the Mankato Dance
Club. Maxine and her husband loved to travel in their motor
home after retirement and visited many sites in the United
States.
Maxine is survived by her husband, Wayne; her children,
Michelle Ford of Clear Lake, Steven (Annette) Ford of
Appleton, Wisconsin and Lance (Judy) Ford of Excelsior,
Minnesota; and six grandchildren, Trevor, Chay, Molly,
Jacqueline, Lindsey and Mitchell; and by many nieces,
nephews, loving family members and friends.
Maxine was preceded in death by her parents, Marc and Anna
Pearl; and her sister, Wilma (Moore) Graubner.
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Alice Carpenter
April 27, 1918-April 5, 2010
April 7, 2010
IOWA FALLS—Alice Carpenter, 91, of Iowa Falls, passed away
on Monday, April 5, 2010, at the Heritage Care Center, Iowa
Falls.
Funeral services will be
held at 10:30 a.m., on Thursday, April 8, at the First
United Methodist Church, Iowa Falls, with Pastor Carol Myers
officiating. Burial will be in the Union Cemetery, Iowa
Falls. A time of visitation will be from
5-7:00
p.m., on Wednesday, at the Linn’s Funeral Home, Iowa Falls.
Memorials may be directed to the First United Methodist
Church, Iowa Falls, Iowa. The Linn’s Funeral Homes Iowa
Falls Chapel has been entrusted with the arrangements.
Alice Edith Duncan, was born on April 27, 1918 at Alden, the
daughter of Edith J. (Godfrey) and William Preston Duncan.
She attended the Alden Community Schools, graduating with
the class of 1936. Alice continued her education at
Ellsworth Junior College and Iowa State Teachers College in
Cedar Falls. She started teaching for two years in a country
school, then four years at the New Providence Community
Schools and finally her last 25 years were with the Iowa
Falls Community Schools. Alice was united in marriage to the
love of her life, Robert Wilbur Carpenter, on July 26, 1942,
at the Calvary Methodist Church in Washington, D.C. To this
union three children were born, Robert, Barbara and Jean.
When Robert completed his time in the service at the
National Proving Grounds in Aberdeen, Maryland and at West
Point, they lived in their home in Iowa Falls. After living
in her house for 60 years she moved to Cedar Ridge in 2005.
Alice was an active member
of the First United Methodist Church, Iowa Falls, teaching
Sunday School and Bible Schools, serving as their
educational director, planning children’s programs and
singing in the choir. Alice enjoyed her flower gardens,
crafts, playing games with family and friends, music,
corresponding with friends and Mother Club (60-plus years).
She enjoyed her travels with her husband in the United
States and a very memorable trip to Europe.
Alice leaves to mourn her children, Robert J. (Vicky)
Carpenter of Iowa Falls, Barbara (Roger) Harken of Pella and
Jean (Kenneth Detweiler) Carpenter of Denver, Colorado; her
grandchildren, Kimberly (Brandon) Hando of Denver, Mark
Carpenter of Iowa Falls and Beau (Amanda) Carpenter of Iowa
Falls; three great-grandchildren, Phoenix Hando of Denver,
Connor Knoll of Iowa Falls and Rilee Jo Carpenter of Iowa
Falls; two brothers, Marlyn Duncan of Vinton and Howard
Duncan of Alden; one sister, Florence Hinderaker of Story
City; a brother-in-law, Joel Grubb of Story City; and
precious nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Preston and Edith
Duncan; her husband, Robert W. Carpenter; one brother, John
Duncan; and one sister, Iowa Grubb.
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Anthony Ray Silvey
March 12, 1955-April 5, 2010
April 7, 2010
IOWA FALLS—Anthony Ray Silvey, 55, of Iowa Falls, passed
away on Monday, April 5, 2010, at his home.
Funeral services will be
held at 11:00 a.m., on Saturday, April 10, at the First
United Methodist Church, Iowa Falls. Burial will be in the
Alden Township Cemetery, Alden. A time of visitation will be
from
4-8:00
p.m., on Friday, at the Linn’s Funeral Home, Iowa Falls. The
Linn’s Funeral Homes Iowa Falls Chapel has been entrusted
with the arrangements.
Anthony Ray Silvey, was born on March 12, 1955 at Iowa
Falls, the son of Frances Darlene (Frailey) and Veachel Ray
Silvey. He attended the Iowa Falls Community Schools,
graduating with the class of 1973. He then attended a
Drafting Technical Institute in Fort Worth, Texas. On Dec.
19, 1981, he was united in marriage to Tammy Marie Butler at
Fort Worth. To this union six children were born, Rachel,
Noah, Albert, Jerry, Quentin and Patrick. The couple later
divorced. Tony was a general contractor owning and operating
Iowa Falls Contractors.
He was a member of the
First United Methodist Church, Iowa Falls, a longtime Cub
Scout Master of Troop 409, a member of the Meadow Hills Golf
Club and the Iowa Horse Shoe Pitching Association.
Tony Silvey is survived by his mother, Frances Silvey
VanSlyke of Iowa Falls; special friend, Tara Rieken of Iowa
Falls; his children, Steve Schmitt of Dubuque, Tim Schlarman
of Dubuque, Rachel Silvey of Irving, Texas, Noah Silvey of
North Liberty, Albert Silvey of Iowa Falls, Jerry Silvey of
Iowa Falls, Quentin Silvey of Iowa Falls and Patrick Silvey
of Iowa Falls; five grandchildren, Brody Schmitt of Dubuque,
Chelsea Schlarman of Dubuque, T. J. Schlarman of Dubuque,
Christopher Washington of Irving, Texas and Lauryn Silvey of
Iowa Falls; and his siblings, Tim (Sheree) Silvey of Iowa
Falls, Dan (Sue) Silvey of Shellharbour, Australia, April
(Ross) Childers of Grand Prairie, Texas and Linda (Keith)
Jenkins of Euless, Texas.
He was preceded in death by his father, Veachel.
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Farrel Dennis
Vaughn
November 30, 1953-April 7, 2010
April 10, 2010
IOWA FALLS—Farrel Dennis Vaughn, 57, of Iowa Falls, passed
away on Wednesday, April 7, 2010, at his home.
In accordance with
Farrel’s wishes his body has been cremated and no formal
funeral ceremonies will be held. The Linn’s Funereal Homes
Iowa Falls Chapel is handling the arrangements for Farrel’s
family.
Farrel
Dennis Vaughn, was born on November 30, 1953, at the Clark
County Hospital in Osceola, the son of Gretchen (Kemp) and
Farrel Claude Vaughn. He was baptized as an infant at the
Immanuel Lutheran Church, Osceola. He began his school
career in Leon and graduated from the Lynnville-Sully High
School in 1972. He then attended Ellsworth Community College
in Iowa Falls, graduating in 1974. He spent his adult life
in Iowa Falls. He had been employed at Riverside Book and
Bible, Prestressed Concrete, Cash for Cans and CLC
Recycling, all of Iowa Falls. He played guitar and did
vocals in a local band called “Who’s Driving” in the 1980s
and liked to chill out with good Blues.
Farrel
Vaughn is survived by two daughters, Emily Anne Allison and
Alexandra Grace Vaughn; a granddaughter, Daphne Leighton
Ledbetter; his mother, Gretchen Ver Steegt; his brother,
Thomas Jay Vaughn; his sisters, Janet Lynn Vaughn and Amy
Joyce Ver Steegt; a nephew, Ryan (Anne) Braaksma; nieces,
Lesley Anne (Steven) Beerends and Maren Braaksma; a
great-nephew, Jackson Beerends; and uncles, aunts and
numerous friends.
He was preceded in death
by his father, Farrel Vaughn; his step-father, Gerald Ver
Steegt; and grandparents, Claude and Mabel Vaughn and Bert
and Ruth Kemp.
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John E. Holmes
February 21, 1938-April 7, 2010
April 10, 2010
ALDEN—John E. Holmes, 72, of Alden, passed away on
Wednesday, April 7, 2010, at the Mercy Hospital in Mason
City.
At John’s request his body
was cremated and a private family service and burial will be
held in Durant at a later date.
John Elvin Holmes, was born on February 21, 1938 at Manilla,
Crawford County, Iowa, the son of James C. and Eva (Lahr)
Holmes. John graduated from the Durant High School with the
class of 1956 and then entered the U.S. Navy where he became
a medical corpsman. He was attached to the 1st Marine
Division, 5th Marines, Charlie Company as a corpsman. After
his service duty was completed, he attended and graduated
from the Allied Institute of Technology in Chicago,
Illinois. He also attended missionary training with the New
Tribes Mission from 1973–1974. On May 1, 1965, he was united
in marriage to Margaret Ann Peterson at the Stockton Baptist
Church in Stockton. To this union five children were born,
James Dale, Jennifer Kay, Jeffry John, Stephanie Ann and
Joseph Charles. John worked primarily as a factory laborer
during his work career. He worked at Alcoa (10 years), North
Star Steel, Farmland Foods (10 years) and Boyt Luggage (12
years). He also served as a pastor and Sunday School teacher
to mission churches and did pulpit supply.
Most important in John’s life were his faith and love of his
Lord Jesus and of his family, especially his grandchildren.
He will always be remembered for his dry wit and strong work
ethic. He attended the Missionary Alliance Church in
Blairsburg.
John Holmes is survived by his wife, Margaret of Alden; his
children, James (Cindy) Holmes of McCallsburg, Jennifer
Holmes of Story City, Stephanie (Paul) Widmann of Iowa Falls
and Joseph (Merle) Holmes of Mildenhall, England; six
grandchildren, Joshua Holmes, Nathan, Rachel, Ryan and Eli
Widmann, Ceitlyn Grace Holmes; two step-grandchildren, Deiv
and Kenet Saareleht; his siblings, Richard Holmes of
Stockton, Kathleen (Ralph) Tomlinson of Wilton, Cecilia Ann
Rice of Stockton, Rosemary Holmes of Stockton;
brother-in-law, Marvin Peterson of Davison, Michigan; and by
many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death
by his parents, James and Eva Holmes; three brothers in
early childhood and infancy; and an infant son, Jeffry John
Holmes.
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Mildred Pauline
Marie Dohrmann
Friday, April 9, 2010
April 14, 2010
HAMPTON—Mildred Pauline Marie Dohrmann, 92, of Hampton,
formerly of Latimer, passed away on Friday, April 9, 2010,
at the St. Luke’s Hospital in Cedar Rapids.
Funeral services will be
held at 10:30 a.m., on Wednesday, April 14, at the Immanuel
United Church of Christ in Latimer, with the Rev. Charlotte
White officiating. Burial will be in the Hampton Cemetery in
Hampton. The Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Hampton is in
charge of the arrangements.
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Phyllis Jean Bray
October 1, 1923-April 10, 2010
April 14, 2010
ALDEN—Phyllis Jean Bray, 86, of Alden, passed away on
Saturday, April 10, 2010, at the Ellsworth Municipal
Hospital, Iowa Falls.
Funeral services were held
on Tuesday, April 13, at the St. Paul’s Lutheran Church,
Alden. Burial was in the Union Cemetery, Iowa Falls. The
Linn’s Funeral Homes Alden Chapel was entrusted with the
arrangements.
Phyllis Jean Benda, was
born on October 1, 1923 at Iowa Falls, to Theodora Louise (Buchanow)
and Edward Charles Benda. She attended country schools at
Lee Center and Maple Grove, rural Iowa Falls. On October 14,
1944, Phyllis was united in marriage to Lawrence Harris Bray
in Santa Rosa, Missouri. To this union two daughters were
born, Judy and Janice.
Phyllis went to various
farmers’ markets and was known as the “noodle and pie lady.”
Phyllis was a member of the St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in
Alden, the church circle, a member of the American Legion
Auxiliary, the Eastside Ladies Aide and the Chit Chat Club.
Phyllis is survived by her
two daughters, Judy Vickre of Garden City and Janice
(Howard) Pieters of Amarillo, Texas; one grandson, Kent
Vickre of Ames; one granddaughter, Kimberly Vickre of Story
City; and two sisters, Waneva Huffman of Iowa Falls and
Shirley (Laurence) Hansen of Iowa Falls.
She was preceded in death
by her parents, Edward and Theodora Benda; her husband,
Lawrence Bray; and a brother-in-law, Jack Huffman.
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Helen Marie Dass
December 24, 1924-April 10, 2010
April 14, 2010
IOWA FALLS—Helen Marie Dass, passed away peacefully at the
Ellsworth Municipal Hospital on Saturday, April 10, 2010.
Helen was the second
daughter born to Charles and (Mary Hoelscher) Dass, on
December 24, 1924, on a farm south of Iowa Falls in Hardin
County. She attended the Ellis #5 Country School.
Helen loved the farm and
everything that went with it. When there was no school she
and her sisters, Jeanette and Arlene would help pick corn
(by hand) and she had chores to do also, like help mow the
lawn and gather eggs, which she loved doing until she would
get pecked while reaching for the eggs. She walked beans and
cornrows for button weeds and cockle burrs. When the folks
moved to town she didn’t know what she would do and wasn’t
happy. That’s when her brother-in-law and sister told her
she could move out to the farm with them. She loved it and
was happy she could drive a John Deere tractor but didn’t
want anything to do with
cars. Later she had to move to town with Jeanette when her
brother-in-law passed away.
She started painting pictures, arranging flowers and she was
always a sports fan. She bowled for 50 years or more. She
liked football, baseball and basketball. Lots of her friends
called her to find out what time and what station and what
teams were playing whom. She was a great fan of the
Twins/Cubs and Iowa. Another love was cards; she enjoyed
playing five hundred, bridge, pepper, rummy and dominos, and
of course TV.
Helen had many friends and couldn’t wait for her 85th
birthday. She got more than 170 cards and telephone calls
that her sister would take for her. One of her good friends
bought some soup bowls, which tickled Helen because of the
size of them, she got a big laugh, so he bought Helen two
bowls and a large can of soup. When she opened that package
she got tickled all over again.
She liked shows like Gene Autry, Roy Rogers, Shirley Temple,
and all about Costello and The Rite brothers. She used to go
to Buckeye, sit on the planks and watch silent movies. Then
she quit that and watched TV, sitting at home in an easy
chair.
When she would go to the Rose Bowl with her sister and
husband to visit her sister, Arlene and her husband would
get Carrol, her brother-in-law, to bowl with her and laugh
the next day because he would be stiff and sore.
Jeanette tried to teach her how to make pie crust, but when
she didn’t get enough flour on her hands and it stuck to
them, she threw it down and said forget it. She was a good
cook but didn’t want to bake.
She is survived by two sisters, Jeanette White of Iowa Falls
and Arlene Hughes of Clear Lake.
She was preceded in death
by her parents and two brothers-in-law.
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Evelyn Schipper
Roske
January 4, 1960-April 10, 2010
April 14, 2010
IOWA FALLS—Evelyn Schipper Roske, 50, of Iowa Falls, passed
away on Saturday, April 10, 2010, at the Rehabilitation
Center of Hampton.
Funeral services will be
held at 10:30 a.m., on Thursday, April 15, at the Linn’s
Funeral Home, Iowa Falls. The Linn’s Funeral Homes Iowa
Falls Chapel has been entrusted with the arrangements.
Evelyn Louise Roske, was born on January 4, 1960 at Iowa
Falls, the daughter of Lucille Marie (Rutzen) and Daniel W.
Roske. She attended grade school in Iowa Falls and graduated
from the Aplington High School with the class of 1978. On
July 8, 1978, she was united in marriage to Larry John
Schipper at the Open Bible Church, Iowa Falls. To this union
two children were born, John and Megan. The couple later
divorced. She was married to Larry James Dole in August
1990. They adopted Anthony Dole. They too were later
divorced. Evelyn was a waitress at the Red Rooster Cafe,
Iowa Falls, for many years, retiring due to ill health.
Evelyn Roske is survived by her son, John Schipper of Iowa
Falls; her daughter, Megan Sells of Iowa Falls; two
grandchildren, Jacob and Victoria Schipper of Iowa Falls;
her sister, Ruth (Steve) Sells of Clinton; her brother, Alan
(Lori) Roske of Hampton; her adopted son, Anthony Dole of
Council Bluffs; her daughter-in-law, Lori Chesmore of
Valley, Nebraska; and Lori’s daughter, Stormy Chesmore of
Elkhorn, Nebraska.
She was preceded in death
by her parents, Dan Roske in 1981 and Lucille Paterni in
2000; and her step-father, William Paterni.
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Delores M. Butt
Saturday, April 10, 2010
April 14, 2010
HAMPTON—Delores M. (Covell) Butt, R.N., 78, of Hampton,
passed away on Saturday, April 10, 2010, at the
Rehabilitation Center of Hampton.
Memorial services will be
held on Thursday, April 15, at 10:30 a.m., at the Hampton
United Methodist Church in Hampton, with the Rev. Dr. Edward
R. Peterson officiating. Inurnment will be in the Hampton
Cemetery at a later date. Friends may call on Wednesday,
from
5-7:00
p.m., at the Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Hampton.
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Linton Rudolph
Lehrer
January 31, 1920-April 11, 2010
April 14, 2010
ACKLEY—Linton Rudolph Lehrer, 90, died at his home on
Sunday, April 11, 2010.
Linton was born on January 31, 1920 in Clear Lake,
Wisconsin, the son of Rudolph and Estelle (Wells) Lehrer. He
attended the Clear Lake High School and graduated in 1937.
He attended Macalester College in St. Paul, Minnesota for
two years and transferred to the University of Minnesota
where he earned a double Bachelor of Arts Degree. He later
earned his Master of Arts Degree at the University of North
Dakota. Linton served his country in the military for 26
years. He entered the service as a private in 1941, serving
in France and Germany in World War II, and retired from the
Minnesota National Guard in 1982, having obtained the rank
of major.
His lifetime was spent in the coaching field in Karlstad,
Westbrook and Crookston High Schools and the last 15 years
of his career in Willmar, Minnesota, at the Minnesota
Community College.
He and his wife, Irene retired to Bella Vista, Arkansas in
1982, where he was involved in many community musical
activities and was a member of the United Lutheran Church.
Irene passed away in 1998. He was an avid golfer and tennis
player, both sports he enjoyed to the fullest. It was his
goal to jog eight miles daily for many, many years. But his
biggest love was singing and playing his trumpet. He sang
many solos at his friends’ funerals and weddings. His voice
was truly a gift of God and he enjoyed sharing it with
others.
On June 3, 2000, he
married Mary Elizabeth Hudson and they resided in Bella
Vista until 2005 when they moved to Ackley to be near
family. Linton was an active member of thr Our Savior
Lutheran Church, where he formed a Praise Band and served on
the Stewardship Committee.
Linton was preceded in
death by his parents; sister; infant son, Thomas; his first
wife, Irene; and one stepson, Craig E. Rininger.
He is survived by his wife, Mary; five children, Stephan
(Louise) of Wisconsin, Timothy of Minnesota, Michael of
Minnesota, Rebecca Mazorol (Ray) of Minnesota and Eric
(Lisa) of Minnesota; three step-children, Kathleen Koop
(Markley) of Iowa, Kent (Lisa) Rininger of Alaska and Scott
Rininger of Massachusetts; six grandchildren; 10
step-grandchildren; and four step-great-grandchildren.
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George Kenneth Newhall
Sunday, April 11, 2010
April 17, 2010
IOWA FALLS—George Kenneth Newhall, 91, of Iowa Falls, died
on
Sunday, April 11, 2010, at the Ellsworth Municipal Hospital.
Graveside services will be
held at
1:00 p.m., on Tuesday, April 20, in Eldora, at the East Lawn Cemetery.
The Surls Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
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Julyn Jean Young
April 4, 1972-April 12, 2010
April 17, 2010
ACKLEY—Julyn Jean Young, 38, of Ackley, died at her home on
Monday, April 12, 2010.
Funeral services were held
on
Thursday, April 15, at the Methodist Church in Ackley. The
Sietsema Funeral Home in Ackley was in charge of the
arrangements.
Julyn Jean Young, daughter of Jewell and Sherril Farris, was
born on April 4, 1972 in Council Bluffs. Julyn graduated
from the Ackley High School in 1990 and then went on to attend
Ellsworth Community College. On September 22, 1995, Julyn was
united in marriage to Larry Young in Eldora. Julyn was a
homemaker and a mother to her two children, Jacob and Abbie.
Julyn is survived by her husband, Larry; two children, Jacob
and Abbie; her parents, Jewell (Lynda) Farris and Sherril
Farris; a sister, Vikki Kielsmeier of Huxley; mother and
father-in-law, David and Mariann Young Sr. of Ackley; aunts
and uncles, Terry and Teresa Steding of Eldora, Gary and
Darla Steding of Steamboat Rock, Larry Steding of Iowa
Falls, Neville Nieman of Tyler, Texas, Victor Farris of
Council Bluffs and Jim Farris of Blue Springs, Missouri; a
cousin, Matt Steding; and two nieces, Emma and Madalyn
Kielsmeier.
Julyn was preceded in death by Lon Vis, David Young Jr.,
Dale and June Steding, Bill Steding and Mary Higgins.
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Robert F. Mahncke
Monday, April 12, 2010
April 17, 2010
HAMPTON—Robert F. Mahncke,
85, of Hampton, passed away on Monday, April 12, 2010, at his
home in rural Hampton.
Funeral services were held
on
Thursday, April 15, at the St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in
Latimer, with the Rev. Marvin Lorenz officiating. Burial was
in the St. Paul’s Lutheran Church Cemetery. The Sietsema-Vogel
Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
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Gustav Johnson
August 6, 1939-April 13, 2010
April 17, 2010
WILLIAMS—Gustav Johnson, 70, of Williams, died on Tuesday,
April 13, 2010, at his home in Williams.
Funeral services will be
held at 11:00 a.m., on
Monday, April 19, at the United Methodist Church in Williams,
with inurnment in the Williams Cemetery. Visitation will be
at 9:30 a.m., on Monday, at the United Methodist Church before
the
services. The Surls Funeral Chapel is in charge of the
arrangements.
Gustav Allen Johnson, was
born on August 6, 1939 in Woodworth, Illinois, the son of Gustav
and Elizabeth (Kietzman) Johnson. Gustav graduated from the
Roberts-Thawville High School. On August 16, 1959, Gustav was
united in marriage to Charlotte Zachgo in Onarga, Illinois.
Gustav and Charlotte moved to Williams in the fall of 1966
and he became a self employed farmer.
Gustav was a confirmed
Lutheran but he attended the United Methodist Church in
Williams, where he was involved in many committees at the
church. Gustav was also a member of the Williams Lions Club.
Gustav is survived by his
wife, Charlotte; two daughters, Kimberly (Kent) Anderson of
Clarion and Virginia (Marcel) Hoaglan of Phoenix, Arizona;
three grandchildren, Troy Anderson, Erin Anderson and
Marguerite Hoaglan; three brothers, Edward “Butch” (Nancy)
Johnson of Thawville, Illinois, Gary (Sheila) Johnson of
Gilman, Illinois and Ray (Rita) Johnson of Thawville; two
sisters, Marie Ann (Jim) Norton of Watseka, Illinois and Rosamond Bleich
of Paxton, Illinois; and many nieces and nephews.
Gustav was preceded in
death by his parents; and his granddaughter, Nicole Anderson.
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Oleta Mae King
May 15, 1917-April 14, 2010
April 17, 2010
HAMPTON—Oleta Mae King, 92, of Hampton and formerly of Iowa
Falls, passed away on Wednesday evening, April 14, 2010, at the
Hampton Health Care Center, Hampton.
Graveside services will be
held at 10:30 a.m., on Monday, April 19, at the Northlawn
Memory Gardens Cemetery, Iowa Falls. Memorials may be
directed to the First Baptist Church, Iowa Falls, Iowa. The Linn’s Funeral Homes Iowa
Falls Chapel has been entrusted with the arrangements.
Oleta Mae Clatterbuck, was born on May 15, 1917 at Guthrie,
Missouri, the daughter of Hyten Lillian [Smith] and Olga
Clatterbuck. She attended country grade schools and
graduated from the Iowa Falls High School with the class of
1935. On March 12, 1940, Oleta was united in marriage to
George King at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Bahr in
Eldora. She was a homemaker and caregiver to her mother when
she became ill. She was a former member of the First Baptist
Church, Iowa Falls.
Survivors include a niece,
Sandra Cubbage of Littleton, Colorado.
She was preceded in death
by her parents, Olga and Hyten Clatterbuck; and her sister,
Margaret O’Dell Bahr.
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Richard Rieks
Wednesday, April 14, 2010
April 17, 2010
HUBBARD—Richard Rieks, 71, of Hubbard, died on Wednesday,
April 14, 2010, at the Eldora Nursing & Rehab Center.
Graveside services will be
held at
11:00 a.m., on Saturday, April 17, at the Hubbard Cemetery.
The Boeke
Funeral Home of Hubbard is in charge of the arrangements.
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Merrill Wiechmann
November 16, 1926-April 15, 2010
April 21, 2010
ELDORA—Merrill Wiechmann, 83, of Eldora, died on Thursday,
April 15, 2010, at his home in Eldora.
Funeral services were held
on Sunday, April 18, at the Faith Evangelical Church in
Radcliffe, with burial in the Hubbard Cemetery. The Boeke
Funeral Home in Hubbard was in charge of the arrangements.
Merrill Erwin Wiechmann,
was born on November 16, 1926, in the Eldora hospital, the
only son of August Erwin and Anna Caroline (Kuhlman)
Wiechmann. He graduated from the Hubbard High School. He was
drafted into the U.S. Army in 1946 and then came home to
farm. On September 25, 1953, he was united in marriage to
Kaylissa Ann Eller. To this union four children were born,
Crystal Ann (Phil) Garrison of Centerville, Corwin E. (Dena)
Wiechmann of Hubbard, Suzanne (Mark) Lavrenz of Clear Lake
and Tamra Ann (Steve) Kjormoe of Ackley. He loved the land
as a farmer and was a conservation contractor, building
lakes and terraces in Hardin County. His handiwork is seen
at the Hubbard Golf Course, Rastetter’s Lake, Gehrke’s Lake,
Welch’s Lake and many of the terraces in Hardin County.
He loved the Lord and the
church. He was one of the founders and charter members of
the Faith Evangelical Church, Radcliffe, serving on the
building committee for the first addition.
He was active in OMS, a Christian mission organization. He
went on several ministry crusades. One was to Asia to
dedicate a seminary there. In 1971, he went to Haiti to do a
land project for OMS Mission compound. He went on three work
crusades to Haiti. On one project a group of men rounded up
tractors, a generator for the radio station, a radio tower
and other equipment to ship to Haiti by boat. This story was
written up in a book, titled “Motivated Men.” He was an
active member of the Lions in Hubbard.
In 1983, he and Kay moved to Missouri. His love for heavy
equipment led him to take a job with the county for the next
14 years, receiving several honors for his work there. In
2002, he felt it time to move back to his home community.
They settled in Eldora.
Left to honor his memory
are his wife, Kaylissa; four children; 23 grandchildren; and
11 great-grandchildren.
Those preceding him in death were his parents; a grandchild,
Austin Wiechmann; and a great-grandchild, Ethan Garrison.
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Marveleen
Eiklenborg
Thursday, April 15, 2010
April 17, 2010
APLINGTON—Marveleen
Eiklenborg, 80, of Aplington, died on Thursday, April 15, 2010,
at the Allen Memorial Hospital in Waterloo, from natural
causes.
Funeral services will be
held at
10:30 a.m., on Monday, April 19, at the First Reformed Church in
Aplington, with burial in the Pleasant View Cemetery in
rural Aplington. Visitation will be from 2-4:00 p.m., on Sunday, at the
Redman-Schwartz Chapel in Aplington and one hour before
the services at the church.
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Alvin Klemme
Tuesday, February 16, 2010
April 21, 2010
HUBBARD—Alvin Klemme, 77, of Hubbard, died on Tuesday,
February 16, 2010, at the
Bethany Manor in Story City.
Memorial services will be
held at 10:30 a.m., on Saturday, April 24, at the Bethany
Manor Chapel in Story City. The Boeke Funeral Home of
Hubbard is in charge of the arrangements.
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Charles “Chuck” O.
Hartkopp
February 19,
1947-April 18, 2010
April 21, 2010
GENEVA—Charles “Chuck” O. Hartkopp, 63, of Geneva, died on
Sunday, April 18, 2010, at his home.
Funeral services will be
held at 1:30 p.m., on Wednesday, April 21, at the St.
Peter’s UCC, rural Geneva, with burial in the Grant Township
Pleasant Hill Cemetery. The Sietsema Funeral Home in Ackley
is in charge of the arrangements.
Charles “Chuck” Orrin
Hartkopp, was born on February 19, 1947 in Iowa Falls, the
son of Ernest and Gladys (Diemer) Hartkopp. He attended
country school in Ellis Township and graduated in 1965 from
the Alden High School. He served in the U.S. Army during the
Vietnam War and received many medals. Chuck was united in
marriage to Bonnie Abbas on January 18, 1969 at the St.
Peter’s UCC, rural Geneva. He farmed and was a trucker for
Reed Trucking of Zearing for many years. He loved his
trucking and helping his sons, Brad and Bret, out.
He was a former member of
the Ellis Methodist Church. He loved to farm, fish, hunt and
camp. He enjoyed spending precious moments with his wife,
family and friends. He was a great kidder. He could meet a
stranger and make great conversation with them. He was
always willing to help other people out and go without
himself.
Chuck is survived by his
wife, Bonnie; two sons, Brad
and wife, Maria of Ackley and Bret and wife, Becky of
Wesley; eight grandchildren, Brooke and Ashley; Tyler, Jamie
and Kaylee; and Robert, Cody and Kristina; two
great-grandchildren; a sister, Marlene Gross and husband,
Bill of Clear Lake; several nieces, nephews and also many
aunts and uncles he all loved dearly.
He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Darwin;
and his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Melvin and Alma
Abbas.
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Eugene Olson
Sunday, April 18, 2010
April 21, 2010
GARDEN CITY—Eugene Olson, 78, of Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin,
died on Sunday, April 18, 2010.
Funeral services will be
held at 1:30 p.m., on Saturday, April 24, at the Stavanger
Lutheran Church, with burial in the Stavanger Lutheran
Cemetery, both in Garden City. Visitation will be one hour
prior to the funeral at the church. The Boeke Funeral Home
of Radcliffe is in charge of the arrangements.
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Beverly Hueser
April 22, 1933-April 19, 2010
April 24, 2010
HUBBARD—Beverly Hueser, 76, of Hubbard, died on Monday,
April 19, 2010, at the Hubbard Care Center.
Funeral services were held
on Thursday, April 22, at the Salem United Methodist Church
in Hubbard, with burial in the Hubbard Cemetery. The Boeke
Funeral Home of Hubbard was in charge of the arrangements.
Beverly Ann (Ashley) Hueser, was born on April 22, 1933 in
Anthon. She was one of eight children born to Marvin and
Dorothy (Court) Ashley. Bev attended the Wolf Creek #5 Rural
School, Anthon High School, where she was valedictorian and
homecoming queen and Wayne State College in Wayne, Nebraska,
where she received a two-year teaching certificate. On July
23, 1954, Beverly was united in marriage to Lester Hueser at
the Methodist Church in Anthon. Bev taught grade school for
one year at Moville. She sold Avon for over 35 years and was
a homemaker for most of her life.
Bev was a member of
the Salem United Methodist Church, where she had been a
choir director and member, taught Sunday School and Bible
School, and was the first woman to serve as a trustee. She
was a past president of the UMW and of the American Legion
Auxiliary and member for 40 years. She was publicity
chairman for the Hubbard Centennial, Girl Scout Leader, Cub
Scout Den mother, Hardin County Fair art superintendent,
co-chairperson of the Hubbard Swimming Pool Renovation and
in charge of the Hubbard Community garage sales and craft
shows.
Bev enjoyed many hobbies including singing, cake decorating,
ceramics, oil painting, sewing, Bridge Club, playing the
accordion, bird watching, camping trips and Monday morning
coffee groups. She was Les’ number one sports fan and
critic. Her pride and joy were her children and
grandchildren.
Bev is survived by her husband, Lester; daughters, Cindy
(Gene) Grimmius of Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida, Terri Larson
of Hubbard and Mary Lynn Baum (fiancée, Rick Miller) of
Marshalltown; son, Rick (Jennifer) Hueser of Bozeman,
Montana; grandchildren, Kendra, Kami, Joelle, Dustin, Alexa,
Leah, McKenna and Jack; great-granddaughter, Myah; sisters,
Jean (Richard) Petersen, Joyce (Cal) Gothier and Sheryl
Ashley of Anthon; brothers, Bill (Betty) Ashley of Mapleton,
Charles (Diane) Ashley of Moville and Art (Dee) Ashley of
Sioux City; and sister-in-law, Connie Ashley of Merrill;
along with many other family and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Marvin and Dorothy
Ashley; and her brother, Edward Ashley.
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Lena May Skartvedt
Tuesday, April 20, 2010
April 24, 2010
RADCLIFFE—Lena May Skartvedt, 86, formerly of Radcliffe,
died on Tuesday, April 20, 2010, at the Bethany Manor in
Story City.
Funeral services were held
on Friday, April 23, at the Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in
Radcliffe, with burial in the Radcliffe Cemetery. The Boeke
Funeral Home of Radcliffe was in charge of the arrangements.
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Cathy A. Speicher
Wednesday, April 21, 2010
April 24, 2010
ELDORA—Cathy A. Speicher, 60, of Des Moines, formerly from
Eldora and Waterloo, died on Wednesday, April 21, 2010, at
the Mercy Hospice in Johnston, after a long and courageous
battle with multiple myeloma.
Funeral services will be
held at 10:30 a.m., on Monday, April 26, at the Eldora
United Methodist Church, with Pastor Chris Leonard of the
Lutheran Church of the Cross in Altoona officiating. Burial
will follow in the Eldora City Cemetery. Visitation is from
4-6:00 p.m., on Sunday, at the Creps-Abels Funeral Home in
Eldora.
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Mary A. Clark
April 11, 1927-April 23, 2010
April 28, 2010
MARION—Mary A. Clark, 83, of Marion, formerly the “first
lady” of Iowa Falls, died on Friday, April 23, 2010, in
Marion. Mary Clark was the wife of the former mayor of Iowa
Falls, the late Don Clark.
A celebration of life
service will be held on Wednesday, April 28, at 11:00 a.m.,
at the Marion Christian Church. Burial will be at 2:30 p.m.,
on Wednesday, in the Union Cemetery in Iowa Falls. A
reception will follow at 3:00 p.m., at the First Christian
Church of Iowa Falls.
Mary was born on April 11,
1927 in Kesley. On September 6, 1948, Mary married Donald D.
Clark in Hampton. The couple lived in many U.S. locations,
but returned to Iowa Falls upon retirement. Don died in
1994. Mary loved all living things and was especially active
in caring for and advancing the cause of trees, plants and
animals. She was a major force in Iowa Falls Trees Forever
organization and other beautification projects in the Scenic
City. She was also tirelessly supportive of the disability
community. She was an active member of the Marion Christian
Church.
Mary is survived by her daughter, Cherie Clark and her
son-in-law, John E. Vikdal; a sister-in-law, Patricia Clark;
several nieces, nephews and many friends.
She was preceded in death
by her parents; her husband; three brothers; and two
sisters.
Memorials may be directed to P.A.D.S. (Peer Action
Disability Support), Cedar Rapids, Iowa, in honor of Mary.
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Herman A.
Schneiderman
Friday, April 23, 2010
April 28, 2010
PARKERSBURG—Herman A. Schneiderman, 88, of Parkersburg, died
at his home on Friday, April 23, 2010, from natural causes.
Funeral services were held
on Monday, April 26, 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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Donna Nott
Saturday, April 24, 2010
April 28, 2010
BURNSIDE—Donna Nott, 44, of Burnside, formerly of Gifford,
died on Saturday, April 24, 2010, at the Israel Family
Hospice House in Ames.
Following cremation,
memorial services were held on Tuesday, April 27, at the
Creps-Abels Funeral
Home in Eldora, with Chaplain Henrietta Klarenbeek of the
Homeward Hospice officiating.
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Dr. Virginia Mann
Sugg Furrow
September 5, 1918-April 25, 2010
May 15, 2010
Dr. Virginia Mann Sugg
Furrow, passed away on Sunday, April 25, 2010, at her home
in Tucson, Arizona.
Funeral services were held
in Tucson, on Saturday, May 1, with her burial following in
San Antonio, Texas, on Wednesday, May 5.
She was born in Sunflower,
Mississippi, on September 5, 1918, to Dr. Ralph and Nola
Sugg. Virginia graduated from the Baylor Medical School in
June 1942, one of only two females in her class. During her
career as a pediatrician, Virginia treated young victims of
polio and tuberculosis and was one of the first doctors to
treat patients with the new miracle drug called penicillin.
On March 4, 1960, she married Vernon Furrow. She became a
step-mother to his three children and later a grandma and
great-grandma to their children and grandchildren. She
shared in the dream of Vernon's small lumber company, which
later became Payless Cashway and served as his co-adventurer
as they traveled the world together.
Virginia will be
remembered in the hearts of her family and friends as an
inspiration.
She leaves behind
daughters, Betty (Russell) Beving of Ackley and Anne Furrow
of Tucson, Arizona; a son, Bill (Laurie) Furrow of Medford,
Oregon; and nieces, nephews, grandchildren,
great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.
Virginia was preceded in
death by her husband, Vernon Furrow; and her sister, Judith
Sugg Rohr.
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Eva Charlotte
(Johnson) Paullus
Monday, April 26, 2010
May 1, 2010
WAUKON—Eva Charlotte (Johnson) Paullus, 92, of Waukon,
formerly of Hampton, passed away on Monday, April 26, 2010,
at the Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon.
Funeral services were held
on Wednesday, April 28, at the Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home
in Hampton, with Pastor David Bernhardt officiating.
Inurnment will take place at a later date.
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Mina D. Brown
Wednesday, April 28, 2010
May 1, 2010
DUMONT—Mina D. Brown, 96, of Dumont, passed away on
Wednesday, April 28, 2010, at the Dumont Wellness Center.
Funeral services will be
held at 10:30 a.m., on Saturday, May 1, at the
Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Dumont, with burial in the
Hitesville Cemetery, rural Aplington. The Rev. Bob Connor
will officiate at the service.
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Terri Lynn Harris
Wednesday, April 28, 2010
May 5, 2010
DUMONT—Terri Lynn Harris, 54, of Dumont, passed away on
Wednesday, April 28, 2010, at the Dumont Wellness Center.
Graveside services were
held on Saturday, May 1, at the Lincoln Township Cemetery in
rural Zearing, with Pastor Tom Poppe officiating. The
Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Dumont was in charge of the
arrangements.
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Eunice M. Cordes
Thursday, April 29, 2010
May 1, 2010
HAMPTON—Eunice M. Cordes, 78, of Hampton, passed away on
Thursday, April 29, 2010, at her home.
Funeral services will be
held at 1:30 p.m., on Tuesday, May 4, at the Zion Reformed
Church in rural Sheffield, with the Rev. Arthur J. Zewert
and the Rev. Rodney Meester officiating. Visitation will be
from 4-7:00 p.m., on Monday, at the Sietsema-Vogel Funeral
Home in Hampton. Burial will take place on Wednesday, in the
Ebenezer Reformed Church Cemetery in Oregon, Illinois.
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