Leonard B. Rewerts
Thursday, December 2, 2010

December 4, 2010

APLINGTON—Leonard B. Rewerts, 81, of Aplington, died Thursday, Dec. 2, 2010, at Sartori Memorial Hospital in Cedar Falls, from natural causes.

Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Monday, Dec. 6, at the First Reformed Church with burial in Pleasant View Cemetery, both in Aplington. Visitation will be 2-6 p.m. at the Redman-Schwartz Funeral Chapel in Aplington, and continue for one hour prior to services at the church.
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Verla Frizzell Gray
October 25, 1916-December 4, 2010

December 11, 2010

SHAWNEE, KAN.—Verla Frizzell Gray, 94, was born on Oct. 25, 1916, in Woodburn, Iowa, to John Lee and Bessie Wilson Frizzell. Verla passed away on Dec. 4, 2010, at The Sweet Life in Shawnee, Kan. Although Alzheimer's disease had robbed Verla of her memory, her sweet nature and gentle spirit never faltered.

Verla grew up on a farm in Clarke County, Iowa, the oldest of five siblings. Roy, Kenny, and Bob Frizzell and Fern Frizzell Windland looked up to their big sister and relied on her good counsel and sisterly support. She was proud of her roots and took great pleasure in the very full life that came with being part of a large and active family. She kept her family close throughout her life, no matter what the distance between them.

Verla's family grew when she met Claire L. Gray, a handsome young man from Osceola, Iowa. They married on Sept. 4, 1938. Daughter Nancy Patricia Gray was born in April of 1945, while Claire served in the U.S. Army in the Pacific. After the war, the Gray family moved to Iowa Falls in northern Iowa, where Verla worked with Claire in the brokerage and real estate business. Together they built their dream home on the banks above the Iowa River, enjoying family and friends, boating in the summer and skating parties in the winter. When Nancy left home for a job in Hawaii, Verla and Claire enjoyed wonderful visits and, later, after Claire's death in 1970, Verla learned to navigate the streets of San Francisco and Kansas City while visiting Nancy. She was an exceptional seamstress and enjoyed work at the Sewing Machine Shop in Iowa Falls. Verla retired to Osceola, where she cared for her mother until her death. She moved to Kansas City in 2001. Verla was an active member of the Methodist Church in Iowa Falls.

Verla is survived by her daughter, Nancy Gray of Fairway, Kan.; sister, Fern Windland of Osceola; and many nieces and nephews and their families.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Claire; parents, John and Bessie Frizzell; and brothers and sisters-in-law, Roy and Maurine Frizzell, Kenneth and Margaret Frizzell, and Robert and Bettyanne Frizzell; and brother-in-law Worth Windland.

The family wishes to thank all of the wonderful people at The Sweet Life and Odyssey Hospice for their unwavering care and concern. A celebration of Veda's life was held Wednesday, Dec. 8, at the United Methodist Church in Iowa Falls. Burial was at Union Cemetery. Instead of flowers, the family requests contributions to the Alzheimer's Association or another charity of your choice.

Verla will be dearly missed by her family and all who were fortunate to have known her.
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Ruth Irene Johnson
Saturday, December 4, 2010

December 8, 2010

ELDORA—Ruth Irene Johnson, 83, of Eldora, died at her home from natural causes on Saturday, Dec. 4, 2010.

Funeral services were held Tuesday, Dec. 7, at the Steamboat Rock Baptist Church in Steamboat Rock, with Pastor Harrison Lippert officiating. Burial followed in Eastlawn Memory Gardens in Eldora. Creps-Abels Funeral Home in Eldora was in charge of the arrangements.
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Paul Herman Jurgens
Sunday, December 5, 2010

December 8, 2010

HAMPTON—Paul Herman Jurgens, 82, who lived in Latimer, died Sunday, Dec. 5, 2010, after a lingering illness at the Rehabilitation Center of Hampton.

Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 9, at the Zion Reformed Church, rural Sheffield, with burial in the Zion Reformed Church Cemetery. Visitation will be 4-7 p.m. Wednesday at the Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Hampton. The Rev. Arthur J. Zewert will officiate the service.
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Faye M. Daleske
October 10, 1925-December 6, 2010

December 11, 2010

ELDORA—Faye M. Daleske, 85, died Monday, Dec. 6, 2010, at the Valley View Nursing and Rehab Center in Eldora.

Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 12, at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Eldora with Pastor David Splett officiating. Burial will follow at the Eldora City Cemetery. Visitation is from 2 to 4 p.m. on Saturday at Creps-Abels Funeral Home in Eldora. Memorials may be directed to Faye's family to be used for needs at St. Paul Lutheran Church and Valley View Nursing and Rehab Center.

Faye was born Oct. 10, 1925, in Grundy County, daughter of Ross and Olivan (Robinson) Starn. She graduated from Eldora High School in 1944. On Feb. 12, 1946, she was united in marriage to Harry Carl Daleske. Faye and Harry made their home on their farm between Iowa Falls and Eldora where they raised three daughters, Linda, Kathleen and Dianne.

She was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church where she was involved with the Ladies Aid and taught Sunday school, and was also a former member of the Farm Bureau, serving as chairman for many years. Faye enjoyed gardening, sewing, cooking, crocheting, and was very artistic and musical. She also enjoyed feeding and watching the birds, and caring for her pet cockatiel "Fritzie." Faye was a caring and gentle person enjoying her family and grandchildren, and will be dearly missed.

She is survived by her daughters, Linda Friede of Peoria, Ill., Kathleen and husband Jerry Sindt of Holstein, and Dianne and husband Patrick Schwendinger of Ankeny; sisters, Doris Shogren of Bossier City, La., and Mary June (John) Reece of Tucson, Ariz.; sister-in-law, Mary Alice Starn of Mason City; and by eight grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Harry on Dec. 5, 1998; her parents; son-in-law, Allan Friede; and brother, Paul Starn.
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Charlotte Hoefer
February 24, 1929-December 7, 2010

December 11, 2010

IOWA FALLS—Charlotte Hoefer, 81, of Iowa Falls, died Tuesday, Dec. 7, 2010, at the Heritage Care Center in Iowa Falls.

Services will be 10:30 a.m. Monday, Dec. 13, at the St. Mary's Catholic Church in Williams with burial in the church cemetery. Visitation will be 3-5 p.m. Sunday at the church with a 5 p.m. Scripture service. Surls Funeral Home of Williams is in charge of the arrangements. Memorials may be directed to the Williams Library or the Iowa Falls Library.

Charlotte Lee Inks was born on Feb. 24, 1929, on a farm west of Alden, the daughter of Chuck and Loretta (Smith) Inks of rural Alden. She attended Alden High School through the 11th grade. She moved to Williams to take care of her Grandmother Kate Inks. She graduated from the Williams High School in May 1946. She was united in marriage at St. Mary Catholic Church in Williams to Cletus F. Hoefer on Aug. 8, 1949.

To this union two sons, Charles and Carey, and one daughter, Judy, were born. Charlotte and Cletus farmed in the Alden area from August 1949 to January 1957 when they moved to Williams where they farmed from January 1957 to February 1990. Then they moved to Iowa Falls. Charlotte was a former member of the St. Mary's Catholic Church in Williams and was a current member of the St. Mark Catholic Church in Iowa Falls.

Charlotte will be missed by her children and their spouses: Charles and Carolyn Hoefer of Mason City, Carey and Melony Hoefer of Omaha, Neb., and Judy and David Prochaska of Bettendorf; her two granddaughters, Amy Hoefer of Omaha and Sydney Prochaska of Bettendorf; and numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Cletus; her parents, Chuck and Loretta; her sisters, Shirley Warren and Mary Lou Schoen; and her brothers, Jack Inks and Jim Inks.
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Rev. John C. Zimmermann
January 9, 1914-December 7, 2010

December 11, 2010

VINTON—Rev. John C. Zimmermann, 96, of Vinton, formerly of Eldora, passed away Tuesday, Dec. 7, 2010, at The Lutheran Home in Vinton. He had a humble and confident trust in his gracious Savior and died peacefully in the arms of the Good Shepherd.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, Dec. 13, at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Eldora with Pastor David Splett officiating. Burial will follow at the City Cemetery in Eldora. Visitation will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 12, at Creps-Abels Funeral Home in Eldora.

John was born Jan. 9, 1914, in Burt, the son of Mike and Frieda (Riggert) Zimmermann. He received his elementary education at Burt and Algona. After confirmation and graduation from the parochial school at Algona in 1927, he enrolled at Concordia, St. Paul, Minn., where he completed his high school and college training in 1933. That same year he entered Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, Mo., and graduated from the Seminary in 1937. Rev. Zimmermann was ordained on Reformation Sunday, Oct. 31, 1937. He served parishes in Wheaton, Minn. (1937-42), Montevideo, Minn. (1943-48), and St. Paul Lutheran Church in Eldora from 1948 through 1974.

On June 5, 1938, he was united in marriage with Mae Etta Wheat at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Ft. Dodge. Their marriage was blessed with five children.

In 1970 Rev. Zimmermann was elected president of Iowa District East of The Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod. He served in this position while serving the Eldora congregation until 1974 when the presidency was made full-time; John and Mae Etta then moved to Marion. In the church at large, he served as international counselor of the LWML and was a member of the Board of Governors of the Concordia Historical Institute, St. Louis. In December 1976, Rev. Zimmermann received a Doctor of Divinity Degree from his alma mater, Concordia Seminary, St. Louis. God enabled him to be a faithful and loving servant to the Church and God's People.

John and Mae Etta retired in Eldora in 1982 where he served as visitation pastor for five years. They moved to the Lutheran Home in Vinton in 2002. Over the years they led many tours to Germany and the Holy Land. John also enjoyed woodworking, gardening and growing roses.

John is survived by his children, Ann Thompson of Eldridge, Pamela (Curt) Peters of New Albany, Ind., Rev. Bruce (Mary) Zimmermann of Wellsburg, Rev. Tim (Carol) Zimmermann of Iowa City, and Rev. Fred (Carol) Zimmermann of Shawano, Wis.; 13 grandchildren and 24 great-grandchildren; brother Martin Zimmermann; and sister Lena Ostwald.

He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Mae Etta, on March 1, 2010; his parents, Mike and Frieda Zimmermann; three brothers, Harold, Reinhardt and William; and one sister, Hulda Menz.

Memorials can be made to the St. Paul Lutheran Memorial Fund, 1105 Washington St., Eldora, IA 50677; Concordia Seminary Scholarship Fund, 801 Seminary Place, St. Louis, MO 63105; or The Concordia Historical Institute, 804 Seminary Place, St. Louis, MO 63105.
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Meryl G. Balvanz
January 18, 1917-December 7, 2010

December 11, 2010

IOWA FALLS—Meryl G. Balvanz, 93, of Iowa Falls, died Tuesday, Dec. 7, 2010, at the Scenic Manor Nursing Home in Iowa Falls.

Funeral services were held Friday, Dec. 10, at the Immanuel Lutheran Church in Iowa Falls with burial in the Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Grant Township, Franklin County. The Surls Funeral Home in Iowa Falls was in charge of the arrangements.

Meryl Balvanz was born on Jan. 18, 1917, in Buckeye, the daughter of John and Lola (Hiller) Imsland. She graduated from the Buckeye schools. On Jan. 1S, 1939, Meryl was united in marriage to Theodore C. Balvanz at the St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Buckeye. She was a homemaker and a member of the Immanuel Lutheran Church.

Meryl is survived by her son, Maryln E. Balvanz and wife, Linda of Iowa Falls; two daughters, Barbara J. Roberts and her husband, Don of Ackley and Karen S. Heitland and her husband, Gordon of Iowa Falls; 10 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Ted in 1998; a twin brother, Beryl and brothers, LuVerne and Harley; and two sisters, Audrey Andrewson and Velma Hannen.
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Rebecca Jean Baumert
February 1, 1924-December 7, 2010

December 11, 2010

CRESTON—Rebecca Jean Baumert, 86, formerly of Sigourney and Iowa City, died Tuesday, Dec. 7, 2010, at the Greater Regional Medical Center in Creston.

She was born Feb. 1, 1924, in Iowa Falls to Roy and Mabel German. She graduated Iowa Falls High School in 1942.

In March of 1948 she married Jesse W. Moon. They moved to Sigourney in 1959. Jesse died in April of 1969. After Jesse's death she moved to Iowa City. On March 21, 1972, she married Glen Maurice Baumert at the Little Brown Church in Nashua. He died April 21, 2008. She was a member of Chapter L PEO in Sigourney and had attended the United Methodist Church in Sigourney.

She is survived by her daughter, Laura (Steve) Cozad of Creston; son, Steven (Cassandra) Moon of Nichols; three grandsons, Jesse, Brian and Chad Cozad, all of Creston; and two great-grandchildren, jubilee and Jersey Cozad.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husbands; a brother, Keith German., and a sister, Elsie Keller.

Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 11, at the Holm Funeral Home in Sigourney. Visitation will be from noon to time of service Saturday. Burial will be in Pleasant Grove Cemetery, Sigourney.
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Kenneth "Kenny" Ralph Mehmen
Tuesday, December 7, 2010

December 11, 2010

APLINGTON—Kenneth "Kenny" Ralph Mehmen, 73, of Aplington, died Tuesday, Dec. 7, 2010, at his home, from emphysema.

Funeral services were held Friday, Dec. 10, at the First Reformed Church with burial in Pleasant View Cemetery, both in Aplington. Redman-Schwartz Funeral Chapel in Aplington was in charge of the arrangements.
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Winnifred "Winnie" Cundall
Wednesday, December 8, 2010

December 11, 2010

HAMPTON—Winnifred (Winnie) Cundall, 91, of Hampton, formerly of Dows, passed away Wednesday, Dec. 8, 2010, at the Franklin General Hospital in Hampton.

Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 15, at the St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Hampton with burial in the St. John's Catholic Cemetery in Clarion. Visitation will be 4-6 p.m. Tuesday at the Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Hampton.
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Bernice E. Ingebritson
Wednesday, December 8, 2010

December 11, 2010

HAMPTON—Bernice E. Ingebritson, 89, of Hampton, formerly of Geneva, passed away Wednesday, Dec. 9, 2010, at the Rehabilitation Center of Hampton.

Funeral services were held Friday, Dec. 10, at the Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Hampton. Burial was in the Lindenwood Cemetery in rural Geneva.
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Ethan "Fred" Metz
July 4, 1992-December 10, 2010

December 15, 2010

IOWA FALLS—Ethan "Fred" Metz, 18, of Iowa Falls, passed away Friday, Dec. 10, 2010, at the Mercy Medical Center, Des Moines.

Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 15, at the Bethany Lutheran Church, Iowa Falls. Burial will be at the Union Cemetery, Iowa Falls. The Linn's Funeral Home, Iowa Falls, is in charge of the arrangements. Memorials may be directed to the family in Ethan's name to Liberty Bank, Iowa Falls, Iowa.

Ethan Michael Metz was born July 4, 1992, at Ellsworth Hospital, Iowa Falls. His parents were Michelle "Shelley" (Einertson) and Joseph "Joe" Dean Metz. He was a senior at Iowa Falls High School. He participated in golf. He worked for Hy-Vee Food Store for four years and then worked for Craftsman Built Homes, Inc., Iowa Falls. He was confirmed and a member of Bethany Lutheran Church, Iowa Falls.

Fred is survived by his parents: Joe and Shelley Metz of Iowa Falls; his sisters: Tianna Lynne Metz and Hannah Michelle Metz, both of Iowa Falls; his maternal grandmother: Kaye Knutson of Iowa Falls; his paternal grandmother: Tillene (Bill) DeBoer of Allison; his maternal great-grandmother: Kathy Dorr of Iowa Falls; and his aunts, uncles and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather: Michael Einertson Sr.; his paternal grandfather: Dean Metz; his maternal great-grandfather: Junior Dorr; his maternal great-great-grandparents: Joseph and Nora Einertson; his uncle: Tracy Brogden; his aunt: Tracy Metz; and cousins: Todd Metz and Clarence Prause.
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Herbert Johnson
Friday, December 10, 2010

December 15, 2010

PARKERSBURG—Herbert Johnson, 83, of Parkersburg, died Friday, Dec. 10, 2010, at the Grundy County Memorial Hospital in Grundy Center, from natural causes.

Funeral services will be 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 15, at the Pleasant Valley Reformed Church with burial in Pleasant Valley Cemetery, both in rural Holland. Visitation will be one hour prior to services at the church. The Redman-Schwartz Funeral Home in Parkersburg will be in charge of the arrangements.
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Glenn L. Robinson
August 7, 1918-December 11, 2010

December 15, 2010

DES MOINES—Glenn L. Robinson, 92, died Dec. 11, 2010, at Wesley Acres in Des Moines.

Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 15, at Wesley Acres in the Community Room, 3520 Grand Ave., Des Moines. Burial will be at 3 p.m. at Union Cemetery in Iowa Falls. The Merle Hay Funeral Home, Des Moines, is in charge of the arrangements.

Mr. Robinson was born on a farm near Dundee, Minn., to Ralph B. and Laura Mae (Atkinson) Robinson on Aug. 7, 1918. He attended rural school near Westbrook, Minn., during his grade school years before moving to a farm near Iowa Falls, where he graduated from high school in 1937. Glenn graduated from Ellsworth Junior College in 1939 and a few years later took Civilian Pilot Training that was offered by the college, which enabled him with additional training to obtain his Commercial Pilot license.

He and Merna L. Engelson were married on June 30, 1943, at Ellis Methodist Church near Iowa Falls. Glenn entered the Army Air Corps on Sept. 8, 1943, and served as a nose gunner on a B-24 Liberator Bomber in the 8th Air Force while stationed in England during World War II. After the war he and Merna farmed for 13 years east of Buckeye and in 1960 moved to Des Moines. After attending the American Institute of Business for two years, he was employed by Look Magazine and the Iowa Department of Revenue as a supervisor. He retired in 1983. After retirement he volunteered at Iowa Methodist Medical Center, Living History Farms, Hubbell Elementary School and Grace United Methodist Church, of which he was a member.

Glenn is survived by his sister, Ruth Calkins; brother-in-law, Earl Engelson; nieces and nephews; three grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Merna; foster son, Dennis White; brother, Donald; and his parents.

The Plugger's Prize scholarship was begun in 1937 at Iowa Falls High School and Glenn Robinson was the first recipient. Never forgetting their roots, Mr. and Mrs. Robinson reestablished the Plugger's Prize in 1984 with annual awards being made to a student graduating each year from Alden and Iowa Falls high schools. This scholarship was to remain anonymous until Glenn's death. Memorial contributions may be made to the Good Samaritan Fund at Wesley Acres, Grace United Methodist Church, or Plugger's Prize at Ellsworth Community College.
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Harold Zorn
Saturday, December 11, 2010

December 15, 2010

IOWA FALLS—Harold Zorn, 88, of Iowa Falls, passed away Saturday, Dec. 11, 2010, at the Heritage Care Center, Iowa Falls.

Funeral services were held Tuesday, Dec. 14, at the Linn's Funeral Chapel, Iowa Falls. Burial was at the Eastlawn Memory Gardens Cemetery, Eldora, with military honors by Hyman Peavey American Legion Post #188, Iowa Falls.
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William Harold Meyer
September 5, 1914-December 12, 2010

December 15, 2010

IOWA FALLS—William Harold Meyer, 96, of Iowa Falls, died Sunday, Dec. 12, 2010, at Scenic Manor Nursing Home in Iowa Falls.

Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m., Thursday, Dec. 16, at the First Christian Church in Iowa Falls with burial in the Union Cemetery. Visitation will be Wednesday from 4-6 p.m. at the Surls Funeral Home in Iowa Falls. A memorial fund has been established.

William Harold Meyer was born on Sept. 5, 1914, in Franklin County, the son of Frederick and Clara (Christman) Meyer. He attended country school in Franklin County and graduated from the Iowa Falls High School in 1933. William "Bill' was united in marriage to Dorothy Collins on Sept. 20, 1938, at the Christian Church in Iowa Falls by the Rev. Mrs. L.H. Sours. They farmed in Franklin County, Grant Township, until 1978 when they retired to Iowa Falls.

He was a member and elder at the First Christian Church, a member of Senior Citizen Center, Senior Bowling League, where he bowled in many tournaments, and Meadow Hills Golf Club. His hobby was woodworking.

William is survived by a son, Roger (Mardelle) Meyer of Iowa Falls; a daughter, Betty (Jerry) Gardalen of Gilman; a son, James (Judy) Meyer of Geneva; 11 grandsons, Michael (Cheryl) Meyer of San Marcos, Calif., Mark (Laurie) Meyer of Ripley, Tenn., Paul (Connie) Gardalen of Marshalltown, Rick Meyer of Wayzata, Minn., Brett (Shawna) Meyer of West Des Moines, William (Shannon) Meyer of Waukee, Troy (Marcie) Meyer of Victoria, Minn., Timothy (Melinda) Meyer of St. Louis, Mo., Rodney (Kayla) Meyer of Iowa Falls, Scott (Stacey) Rush of Alden, and Mark (Liz) Rush of Alden; two granddaughters, Kristie (Matt) Steelsmith of Tucson, Ariz., and Annette (Jeff) Duit of Denison; 29 great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his wife on Nov. 9, 2010; his parents; one brother, Lavern; and two sisters, Nina and Thelma.
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Gregory A. Stubbe
October 15, 1952-December 14, 2010

December 18, 2010

ACKLEY—Gregory A. Stubbe, 58, of Ackley, died Tuesday, Dec. 14, 2010, at the North Iowa-Mercy Medical Center in Mason City.

Funeral services were held Friday, Dec. 17, at St. John's UCC in Ackley with burial at Oakwood Cemetery. Sietsema Funeral Home in Ackley was in charge of the arrangements

Gregory A. Stubbe was born on Oct. 15, 1952, in Eldora, to LuVerne and Kathryn (Reece) Stubbe. Gregory attended Ackley-Geneva High School, where he graduated in 1970. In 1973, Gregory enlisted into the U.S. Army and was later honorably discharged in Oakland, Calif., in 1975. Gregory was united in marriage to Karen Schipper on July 27, 1979, at the St. John's Church in Ackley. He worked as a mail contractor for Pearly Acres Trucking. Gregory was a member of the Elliot Keninger American Legion Post 252.

Gregory is survived by his wife, Karen Stubbe; a son, Jeremy Stubbe of Ackley; a daughter, Kendsey of Altoona; a brother, Terry (Connie) Stubbe of Ackley; a sister, Angela (Kevin) Montgomery of Beaman; and a brother, Randy Stubbe of Newton.

Gregory was preceded in death by his parents, LuVerne and Kathryn (Reece) Stubbe; sister-in-law Deb Stubbe; and both his maternal and paternal grandparents.

A memorial fund has been established.
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Dennis E. Martin
June 15, 1946-December 16, 2010

December 22, 2010

ELDORA—Dennis E. Martin, 64, of Eldora, died from natural causes on Thursday, Dec. 16, 2010, at Ellsworth Municipal Hospital in Iowa Falls.

Funeral services were held Monday, Dec. 20, at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Eldora with Pastor David Splett officiating. Creps-Abels Funeral Home in Eldora was in charge of the arrangements. Memorials may be directed to Dennis' family.

Dennis was born on June 15, 1946, to George and Betty Martin. Dennis grew up north of Pittsburgh, Pa., and graduated from Richland High School. Dennis attended Fenn College in Cleveland, Ohio, prior to enlisting in the United States Navy. Following his discharge from the Navy in 1969, Dennis earned his bachelor's degree in economics from the University of Pittsburgh in 1974 and obtained his master's degree in business administration from Grand Valley State College in Grand Rapids, Mich., in 1981. His interest in learning continued throughout his lifetime as he was in the process of completing an associate's degree in real estate from the University of Northern Iowa at the time of his passing.

Dennis was a loving husband, father, son, brother, grandfather, uncle and friend. He worked with a number of major corporations in Pennsylvania and Michigan prior to moving to Iowa in the late 1980s to work with Dodger Industries and retired from Dodger in 2009. Since moving to Iowa, Dennis developed an interest in real estate and purchased multiple residential properties in the Eldora area. He and his wife, Shirley, were actively involved in the management and maintenance of these properties.

He is survived by his wife, Shirley; mother, Betty Martin of Eldora; daughter, Lynda Hodge of Charleston, S.C.; step-sons, Scot Ferriss of Eldora, Jim (Dori) Ferriss of Pearl City, Hawaii, and Randy (Margaret) Ferriss of Nevada, Iowa; brothers, George (Dolly) Martin of Pittsburgh, Pa., Rev. Kenneth (Martha) Martin of Locust Grove, Va., Jeffery (Barbara) Martin of Gibsonia, Pa., and Mark (Kelli) Martin of Winter Park, Fla.; and by 14 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

Dennis was preceded in death by his father.
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Stanley Riskedahl
Friday, December 17, 2010

December 22, 2010

HUBBARD—Stanley Riskedahl, 89, of Hubbard, died Friday, Dec. 17, 2010, at the University of Iowa Hospital in Iowa City.

Funeral services were held Tuesday, Dec. 21, at St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church in Hubbard, with burial at Hubbard Cemetery. Boeke Funeral Home in Hubbard was in charge of the arrangements.
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Judy Ann Wullbrandt
Friday, December 17, 2010

December 22, 2010

HAMPTON—Judy Ann Wullbrandt, 59, of Hampton, passed away Friday, Dec. 17, 2010, at the Franklin General Hospital in Hampton.

Memorial services were held Tuesday, Dec. 21, at the Hampton United Methodist Church, with burial in the Hampton Cemetery. The Rev. Dr. Edward Peterson officiated the service. The Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Hampton was in charge of the arrangements.
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Ora Oskvig Hamre
February 27, 1910-December 18, 2010

December 22, 2010

IOWA FALLS—Ora Hamre, 100, of Iowa Falls and formerly of Williams, died Saturday, Dec. 18, 2010, at the Scenic Manor Nursing Home in Iowa Falls.

Funeral services were held Tuesday, Dec. 21, at the Surls Funeral Home in Iowa Falls with burial in the Williams Cemetery.

Ora Oskvig Hamre was born on Feb. 27, 1910, in Williams, the daughter of Ordin and Isabelle (Welland) Oskvig. She graduated from the Williams High School in 1930. On Nov. 18, 1933, Ora was united in marriage to Omer Hamre in Jewell. She was a homemaker, a member of the St. Paul's Ladies Aide and the Williams Legion Auxiliary #633.

Ora is survived by her daughter, Isabelle (Gary) Ocheltree of Yuma, Ariz.; two grandsons; a brother, Clarence (Doris) Oskvig of Alden; a sister-in-law, Vera Oskvig of Williams; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Omer on Feb. 21, 1985; brothers, Elmer, Ernest, Melvin and Virgil and a brother in infancy; and sisters, Beatryce Duden, Bernice Ratzke and Alvina Porter.
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Wilma Duffy
September 27, 1926-December 20, 2010

December 22, 2010

IOWA FALLS—Wilma Duffy, 84, of Iowa Falls, passed away Monday, Dec. 20, 2010, at Scenic Manor, Iowa Falls.

Memorial services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 22, at the First United Methodist Church, Iowa Falls. Private family burial will be at a later date. Memorials may be directed to the First United Methodist Church, Iowa Falls, Iowa. The Linn's Funeral Home, Iowa Falls, is in charge of the arrangements.

Wilma Fern Coy was born Sept. 27, 1926, the daughter of Isabella (Dougan) and W. Ray Coy in Alden Township, Hardin County. She attended and graduated from Iowa Falls High School. After graduating from high school she was employed at Northwestern Bell Telephone Company. On June 2, 1946, Wilma was united in marriage to Robert W. Duffy at the First United Methodist Church in Iowa Falls. To this union two daughters were born, Kathy and Cynthia. After marriage and starting a family, Wilma became a farm wife and homemaker.

Wilma is survived by her husband, Robert Duffy of Iowa Falls; two daughters, Kathy (John) Barlow of Mound, Minn., and Cynthia (Scott) Berry of Canon City, Colo.; five grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Ray and Isabella Coy.
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Charles J. Green
Tuesday, December 21, 2010

December 29, 2010

HAMPTON—Charles J. Green, 66, of Hampton, passed away Tuesday, Dec. 21, 2010, at the Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa in Mason City.

Funeral services were held Tuesday, Dec. 28, at the Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Hampton, with burial in the North Lawn Cemetery in Ft. Dodge. The Rev. Karl Bollhagen officiated the service.
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Maynard Rockow
June 10, 1929-December 22, 2010

December 29, 2010

ALDEN—Maynard Rockow, 81, of Alden, joined his Savior after a courageous battle with cancer on Wednesday, Dec. 22, 2010, at the Ellsworth Municipal Hospital in Iowa Falls.

Services will be Wednesday, Dec. 29, at 11 a.m. at the St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Alden. Family will receive friends one hour before services. Private burial will be held at a later date. Surls Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Hospice of North Iowa, 1 2nd Ave. NW, Hampton, IA 50441, or the St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Alden.

Maynard Milton Rockow was born on June 10, 1929, to Edward and Myrtle (Heiden) Rockow in Williams. Maynard went to Dows Community School and then went on to join the U.S. Army and was discharged in 1952 at Ft. Custer, Mich. On May 16, 1954, Maynard was united in marriage to Delia Lou Hoversten at the Immanuel Memorial UCC. Maynard was a self-employed contractor. Maynard spent 10 years as a volunteer for the Alden Fire Department and 48 years as a member of the Collins-Dunning Unit 201 American Legion.

Maynard is survived by his wife, Delia of Alden; four daughters, Teresa Donner (Rick Brastad) of Prior Lake, Minn., Julie Rockow of Arlington, Texas, Peggy Rockow (Carey Slegh) of Austin, Minn., and Regina (Greg) Eide of Marion; three grandsons, Dane (Jessica) Rockow, currently in Afghanistan, Dustin Rockow of St. Paul, Minn., and Caleb Slegh of Austin, Minn.; a granddaughter, Mikayla Eskens of Austin, Minn.; three brothers, Edward (Sharon) Rockow of Dows, Virgil (Charlene) Rockow of Phoenix, Ariz., and Lyle (Florence) Rockow of Bella Vista, Ark.; two sisters-in-law, Charlotte Rockow of Belmond and Elsie (Wilbur) Schroeder of Dows; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Maynard was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Harley and Irvin Rockow; and a granddaughter, Bailey Slegh.
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Louis Lammert Dohrmann
Wednesday, December 22, 2010

December 25, 2010

HAMPTON—Louis Lammert Dohrmann, 85, of Hampton, passed away Wednesday, Dec. 22, 2010, at the Franklin General Hospital in Hampton.

Funeral services were held Friday, Dec. 24, at 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 in Latimer was in charge of the arrangements.
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Jean M. Hook
Wednesday, December 22, 2010

December 25, 2010

PARKERSBURG—Jean M. Hook, 83, of Parkersburg, died Wednesday, Dec. 22, 2010, at the Maple Manor Village in Aplington, from natural causes.

Funeral services will be 1:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 27, at the First Congregational Church with burial in Oak Hill Cemetery, both in Parkersburg. Visitation will be 3-6 p.m. Sunday at the Redman-Schwartz Funeral Home in Parkersburg, and continue for one hour prior to services at the church.
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Daryl Hippen
Thursday, December 23, 2010

December 29, 2010

PARKERSBURG—Daryl Hippen, 76, of Parkersburg, died Thursday, Dec. 23, 2010, at the Ravenwood Nursing and Rehab Center in Waterloo, from natural causes.

Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 29, at the Ascension Lutheran Church in Waterloo. Burial will be held at Pleasant View Cemetery in Aplington. Visitation will be one hour prior to services at the church. The Redman-Schwartz Funeral Home in Parkersburg is in charge of the arrangements.
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Daniel F. Drury Jr.
July 20,1967-December 25, 2010

December 29, 2010

ELDORA—Daniel F. Drury Jr., 43, of Eldora, passed away Saturday, Dec. 25, 2010, at Mary Greeley Medical Center in Ames.

Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 29, at the First Congregational United Church of Christ in Eldora. Burial will follow at Eldora City Cemetery. Creps-Abels Funeral Home in Eldora is in charge of the arrangements. Memorials may be made directed to the family.

Daniel was born in Eldora on July 20, 1967, to his parents Daniel and Carol Drury. He was a lifelong resident of Eldora and graduated from the Eldora-New Providence High School with the class of 1986. Daniel began his career working as a mechanic for several dealerships. In 1996 he decided to open his own business which he named Drury Automotive. Daniel was known for his love of cars and was an avid auto race enthusiast.

Daniel is survived by his son, Daniel J. Drury; grandsons, Jaxson and Logen; parents, Daniel F. Drury Sr. and Carol Drury; sister, Tracey (Tim Card) Drury-Card; nephew, Blake; nieces, Brittnie and Blaire; and uncle, Glen Gaede.

He was preceded in death by his paternal and maternal grandparents.
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Eleanor Stowe
June 21, 1915-December 25, 2010

December 29, 2010

IOWA FALLS—Eleanor Stowe, 95, of Iowa Falls, passed away Saturday, Dec. 25, 2010, at Scenic Manor.

Funeral services were held Tuesday, Dec. 28, at the First Christian Church, Iowa Falls, with Pastor T. J. Norman officiating. Burial was at the Union Cemetery, Iowa Falls. Memorials may be directed to the First Christian Church, 221 Fischer Ave., Iowa Falls, IA 50126. The Linn's Funeral Home, Iowa Falls, was in charge of the arrangements.

Eleanor Elizabeth Richtsmeier was born June 21, 1915, in Etna Township, Hardin County, the daughter of William J. and Lena (Courdes) Richtsmeier. She attended a rural school, graduated from Ackley High School and Drake University. She began teaching in a one-room school and had taught in Vincent and Thor, Iowa, with the last 14 years of her 42-year teaching career at Eagle Grove, Iowa Community Schools. On Sept. 18, 1937, Eleanor was united in marriage to Lyle B. "Chuck" Stowe at Kirksville, Mo. To this union two children were born: Jean and Robert.

Eleanor enjoyed her exercise club and her fellow card players. She was a member of the First Christian Church, Iowa Falls, and the Eastern Star (past Worthy Matron).

Survivors include a daughter: Jean Zimmerman and husband Larry of Baraboo, Wis.; a son: Robert Stowe of Castro Valley, Calif.; three grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents: William and Lena Richtsmeier; her husband: Lyle Stowe; one sister: Lois; and a brother: Paul, along with an infant brother.
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Dr. David Henningsen Long
October 1, 1932-December 25, 2010

January 1, 2011

LOVELAND, Colorado—It is with great sorrow that the family of Dr. David Henningsen Long share with you the news of his passing on Saturday, December 25, 2010, from injuries sustained in an automobile accident.

Dr. Long was born in Iowa Falls to Glenn and Maude Long on October 1, 1932. He grew up there and spent his school years in town and spent his summers living and working on their farm outside of town. Dave attended Ellsworth College in Iowa Falls, then transferred to Iowa State University in Ames, where he received his bachelor's degree. This was followed by four years of military service with the U.S. Army Medical Corps, where he served in Korea and also at Fitzsimmons Hospital in Aurora, Colorado. Dr. Long stayed on in the Denver area and earned his PhD in psychology from Denver University. This is where he also met his wife of 48 years, Mary Ann Truax. Following their marriage, Dave and Mary Ann moved to Tampa, Florida, where he taught at the University of South Florida. The next move was to the southwest, where Dr. Long taught for eight years at Highlands University in Las Vegas, New Mexico. It was while here and as serving as faculty sponsor for the school's Native American Indian Club, that Dave and Mary Ann developed a deep love and respect for our native people's culture and which remained a strong bond for the remainder of his life.

Dr. Long then taught at the University of Wisconsin in Platteville, Wisconsin and then accepted a position as chairman of Behavioral Sciences at Arkansas Tech University in Russellville, Arkansas. Upon retirement in 1999, Dave and Mary Ann finally made it back to their beloved southwest, and moved to Loveland, Colorado, where they enjoyed many wonderful years exploring and hiking in the mountains of Colorado, Wyoming and New Mexico.

Dr. Long was preceded in death by his parents, Maude and Glenn Long; a brother, James Long of Webster, Wisconsin; and a sister, Mary Combellick of Cedar Rapids.

He is survived by his loving and devoted wife, Mary Ann; daughter, Kimberly Link and her husband, Zachary of Atlanta, Georgia; son, Steven Long and his wife, Judith of Corinna, Maine; a granddaughter, Natalie Long of Springfield, Missouri; his sister, Betty Heinemann of Lakewood, Colorado; brother-in-law, Bill Truax of Denver, Colorado; as well as 15 nieces and nephews.

We also wish to acknowledge the many friends and neighbors who have offered love and support during this difficult time. There will be a memorial service scheduled at a later date. It is the family's request that in lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his name to the Native American Medicine Wheel in Wyoming at Friends of the Medicine Wheel, P.O. Box 21734, Cheyenne, WY 82009.
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Virgil Stanley Whipple
Saturday, December 25, 2010

December 29, 2010

HAMPTON—Virgil Stanley Whipple, 80, of Hampton, passed away Saturday, Dec. 25, 2010, at the Franklin General Hospital in Hampton, of cancer.

Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 29, at the Hampton United Methodist Church, with burial in the North Lawn Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Iowa Falls. The Rev. Dr. Edward R. Peterson will officiate the service. Military services provided by the Hampton Veterans Memorial Association. The Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Hampton is in charge of the arrangements.
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Mildred Ulfers
Sunday, December 26, 2010

December 29, 2010

PARKERSBURG—Mildred Ulfers, 91, of Cedar Falls, formerly of Parkersburg, died Sunday, Dec. 26, 2010, at Bickford Cottage in Cedar Falls, from natural causes.

Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 29, at Hope Reformed Church with burial in Oak Hill Cemetery, both in Parkersburg. Visitation will be one hour prior to services at the church. Redman-Schwartz Funeral Home in Parkersburg is in charge of the arrangements.
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Raynold R. Topp
September 4, 1922-December 27, 2010

January 1, 2011

RADCLIFFE—Raynold R. Topp, 88, of Radcliffe, died on Monday, December 27, 2010, at the Mary Greeley Medical Center in Ames.

Funeral services were held on Friday, December 31, at the St. John's United Methodist Church in Radcliffe, with the Rev. Brian McNamara officiating. Raynold was buried in the Sherman Township Cemetery, rural Hubbard. The Boeke Funeral Home in Radcliffe was in charge of the arrangements. Memorials may be sent to the St. John's United Methodist Church Memorial Fund, Radcliffe, IA 50230.

Raynold Richard Topp, was born on September 4, 1922 on a farm in Sherman Township, Hardin County. He was the oldest son of Alice Ellen (Eller) and William Johan Carl Topp. He attended country school at Evergreen No. 6 in Sherman Township and graduated from the Radcliffe High School in 1940. He was inducted into the U.S. Army in 1944, trained at Fort Hood, Texas, and was transported to Europe aboard the Queen Mary in early 1945. He served in the European Theatre of Operations in France, Belgium and Germany, assigned to Company A, 27th Armored Infantry Battalion, 9th Armored Division, First Army. His company was the first invading Allied unit to cross the Rhine at the Remagen Bridge. He returned to the U.S. after the European surrender and was honorably discharged as a Private First Class after the end of the war in the Pacific.

On June 30, 1946, he married Karene Margil Bunker, daughter of Mabel Easter (Cooper) and Merle Roscoe Bunker, at the Radcliffe Methodist Church. Raynold and Karene settled on the home place of his maternal grandparents, Henry and Albertina Eller, in rural Sherman Township, where they lived until moving to Radcliffe in 2005. He farmed with his father, Will Tapp and with his brother, Walter Topp, feeding cattle and growing corn and soybeans.

As a youth Raynold played baseball (catcher) and later joined the Radcliffe Town Team. He was a lifetime member of the St. John's United Methodist Church, where he served on the administrative board and taught Sunday School for many years. He was elected to the board of the Radcliffe Cooperative Elevator. He was a member of VFW Post 1886, Buckeye, and was active in Democratic Party affairs.

Raynold never met a stranger. Through his hobbies, he made many friends with shared interests. From his mother, he learned to gather hickory nuts and black walnuts, which he picked out during the cold winter months. He enjoyed hunting duck and pheasant, and finding morel mushrooms. He was a lifelong fisherman with a particular love of catfishing (or anything that would bite that day) and frying his catch. In retirement he raised and sold produce at the Ames Farmers' Market. He enjoyed reading history and always was interested in learning and discussing something new.

Raynold and Karene have five children: Randall Barton, Anne Marie, Jon David, Sue Renae and Jay Brian. He was preceded in death by his infant son Randall in 1949, father Will in 1968, mother Alice in 1971, and brother Walter in 1998.

Survivors include Karene, his wife of 64 years; children, Anne of Chanhassen, Minnesota, Jon (Barbara) of Chesterfield, Missouri, Sue (Michael Sugrue) of Naperville, Illinois and Jay (Terre) of Colorado Springs, Colorado; and grandchildren, Andrew Topp of Aurora, Illinois and Katharine Topp of Chicago, Illinois. Also surviving are his sister-in-law LaVonne Topp; nephew William (Bill) Topp; nieces Jean and Sarah Topp; along with many other relatives and friends.
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Gilbert Gelhaus
Tuesday, December 28, 2010

January 1, 2011

HUBBARD—Gilbert Gelhaus, age 86, died on Tuesday, December 28, 2010, at the Hubbard Care Center in Hubbard.

Funeral services were held on Friday, December 31, at 2:00 p.m., at the Zion United Church of Christ in Hubbard, with burial in the Hubbard Cemetery in Hubbard. Visitation was one hour prior to the funeral services, from 1-2:00 p.m., at the Zion United Church of Christ in Hubbard.

Memorials may be directed to the Zion United Church of Christ, P.O. Box 368, Hubbard, IA 50122. The Boeke Funeral Homes was in charge of the arrangements.
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John H. Kalkwarf
Wednesday, December 29, 2010

January 5, 2011

PARKERSBURG—John H. Kalkwarf, 85, of Parkersburg, died on Wednesday, December 29, 2010, at the Maple Manor Village in Aplington.

Funeral services were held on Monday, January 3, at the Parkersburg Christian Reformed 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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Kathryn Ann Dorr
March 14, 1945-December 30, 2010

January 5, 2011

IOWA FALLS—Kathryn Ann Dorr, 65, of Iowa Falls, passed away on Thursday, December 30, 2010, in Iowa Falls.

Memorial services were held on Monday, January 3, at the First Christian Church, Iowa Falls, with Pastor T. J. Norman officiating. Memorials may be directed to the First Christian Church, 221 Fischer Ave., Iowa Falls, IA 50126. Private burial will be at a later date. The Linn's Funeral Home, Iowa Falls, was entrusted with the arrangements.

Kathryn Ann Klinger, was born on March 14, 1945 at Ft. Dodge, the daughter of Margaret Ilene (Nelson) and Tyrus Klinger. She graduated from the Goldfield, Iowa Community Schools with the class of 1963. She attended the University of Minnesota Laboratory Technician program, becoming a lab tech in 1964. On March 21, 1969, Kathryn was united in marriage to Leo "Junior" Dorr at Goldfield. She was a lab technician for Ellsworth Municipal Hospital, Iowa Falls, retiring in 1993.

She was a member of the First Christian Church, Iowa Falls, serving with the Church Circle and participating in Bible Study. She loved to golf and enjoyed camping.

Kathryn Dorr is survived by her daughters: Kaye Knutson of Iowa Falls and Nancy (Ronald) Knutson of Iowa Falls; four grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; two sisters: Loralee (Russell) Torkelson of Hackensack, Minnesota and Linda (William) Bellmore of Tecumseh, Michigan; and a nephew: Patrik Bellmore of Ann Arbor, Michigan.

She was preceded in death by her parents: Tyrus and Margaret Klinger; her husband: Junior Dorr; and one great-grandson: Ethan Metz.
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Frieda C. Oakland
Thursday, December 30, 2010

January 5, 2011

ELDORA—Frieda C. Oakland, 101, of Eldora, formerly of Buckeye, died on Thursday, December 30, 2010, at the Valley View Nursing and Rehab Center in Eldora.

Funeral services were held on Monday, January 3, at the St. Paul Lutheran Church in Buckeye. Burial followed in the Sherman Cemetery near Buckeye. The Creps-Abell Funeral Home in Eldora was in charge of the arrangements.
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Jerry Clock
April 30, 1948-December 31, 2010

January 5, 2011

ALDEN—Jerry Clock, 62, of Alden, passed away on Friday, December 31, 2010, at his home in Alden.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Wednesday, January 5, at the First United Methodist Church, 619 Main St., Iowa Falls. Burial will be in the Alden Township Cemetery, Alden. The Linn's Funeral Home, Iowa Falls, is in charge of the arrangements.

Jerry Lee Clock, was born on April 30, 1948 at Hampton, the son of Bernice (Silvest) and Merle Clock. He grew up on a farm by Iowa Falls and attended the Iowa Falls Community Schools. On April 13, 1969, he was united in marriage to Judy Brandt at the First United Methodist Church, Iowa Falls. To this union one son was born: Jerome. Jerry was an engineering technician for Iowa Select Farms.

He had many hobbies. His love was drag racing, going to swap meets with his wife and working on projects. Jerry was a thinker, he loved creating things and doing things with family. Jerry met many people through his work and many hobbies, he developed many friendships along the way. Jerry loved life and lived it to the fullest.

Jerry Clock is survived by his best friend, loving and devoted wife: Judy Clock of Alden; his son: Jerome (Jodi) Clock of Hampton; his brothers: Merlin Clock (fiancée Kim Brocka) of Alden, Dennis (Cathy) Clock of Alden and Richard (Ravenna) Clock of Alpharetta, Georgia; two sisters: Patricia Verink of Iowa Falls and Lou Ella (Milt) Barker of Lewis Center, Ohio; and many nieces and nephews and great-nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents: Merle and Bernice Clock; one brother: Jim "Dewitt" Clock; and one brother-in-law: Ted Verink.
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Gayle Moothart Huebner
Friday, December 31, 2010

January 5, 2011

KALONA—Gayle Moothart Huebner, 89, formally of Alden and Iowa Falls, died on Friday, December 31, 2010, at the Pleasantview Home in Kalona.

Funeral services were held on Tuesday, January 4, at the Powell Funeral Home in Wellman. Burial was in the Wellman Cemetery.
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Jack Lloyd Sogard
Friday, December 31, 2010

January 5, 2011

HAMPTON—Jack Lloyd Sogard, 84, of Hampton, passed away on Friday, December 31, 2010, at the Franklin General Hospital Nursing Facility in Hampton.

Memorial services were held on Tuesday, January 4, at the St. Paul Lutheran Church in Hampton, with burial in the Greenwood Cemetery in Ellsworth. The Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Hampton was in charge of the arrangements.
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