Edith Maxine (Wiegman) Ressler
Saturday, July 3, 2010

July 7, 2010

BRISTOW—Edith Maxine (Wiegman) Ressler, 83, of Bristow, passed away on Saturday, July 3, 2010, at the Rehabilitation Center of Allison.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Wednesday, July 7, at the St. James Lutheran Church in Allison, with burial in the Allison Cemetery. The Rev. Jeffrey A. Blank will officiate at the service. The Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Allison is in charge of the arrangements.
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Darrell M. Woodley
Saturday, July 3, 2010

July 7, 2010

HAMPTON—Darrell M. Woodley, 87, of Dougherty, passed away at the Rehabilitation Center of Hampton.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., on Wednesday, July 7, at the Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Hampton. Burial will be in the West Fork Cemetery in rural Sheffield.
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Charles A. Harvey
August 14, 1917-July 4, 2010

July 7, 2010

ELDORA—Charles A. Harvey, 92, of Eldora, lost his courageous battle with mesothelioma on Sunday, July 4, 2010, while under the care of his family and the Iowa River Hospice.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Wednesday, July 7, at the Eldora United Methodist Church, with Pastors James Key and Don Eichelberger officiating. Burial will follow in the Eldora City Cemetery, with military honors provided by the Walter-Sayer Post 182 of the American Legion and the Roll-Harless Post 3974 of the VFW. Memorials may be directed to the Walter-Sayer Post 182 of the American Legion or to the American Cancer Society. The Creps-Abels Funeral Home in Eldora is in charge of the arrangements.

Charles Armstrong Harvey, was born on August 14, 1917 in Le Grand, one of nine children born to the Rev. Guy and Mary (Armstrong) Harvey. Charles graduated from the Marshalltown High School then attended Coe College in Cedar Rapids. On September 14, 1940, he was united in marriage to Irene Nance in New Providence and to this union were born children Nancy, Bruce and Becky. Charles was a professional painter by trade and he and Irene owned and operated Harvey's Home Decorating Store in Eldora for 18 years.

He enjoyed travel, golf and exercising and was an avid reader of historical and current events. He especially loved his family and family get-togethers but hated having his picture taken. He loved his God and country and was proud of being a World War II veteran with the U.S. Navy, serving in 1944 and 1945 as a seaman first class.

He is survived by his wife, Irene; son, Bruce Harvey and wife, Nancy of Eldora; daughter, Becky Mills of Mesa, Arizona; sister, Virginia Bell of San Diego, California; five grandchildren; and eleven great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Nancy Eichelberger; brothers, Roy, Guy, Robert, Ralph and Warren Harvey; and sisters, Gladys Bowman and Edyth Harbit.
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Dale Johnson
Sunday, July 4, 2010

July 7, 2010

HAMPTON—Dale Johnson, 77, of Hampton, passed away on Sunday, July 4, 2010, at his home.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Thursday, July 8, at the Hampton United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Dr. Edward R. Peterson officiating. Burial will take place in the Hampton Cemetery. Military services will be provided by the Hampton American Legion. Visitation will be from 4-7:00 p.m., on Wednesday, at the Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Hampton.
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Adelyn Miller
Sunday, July 4, 2010

July 7, 2010

ACKLEY—Adelyn Miller, 86, of Ackley, died on Sunday, July 4, 2010, at the Pleasant Care Living Center in Pleasantville.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., on Wednesday, July 7, at the United Methodist Church in Ackley, with burial in the Oakwood Cemetery. Visitation will be one hour before the services at the church. The Sietsema Funeral Home in Ackley is in charge of the arrangements.
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Virginia J. Olsen
Tuesday, July 6, 2010

July 10, 2010

BRITT—Virginia J. Olsen, 83, of Britt, died on Tuesday, July 6, 2010, at the Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa in Mason City.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Saturday, July 10, at the Britt Zion Church of the Nazarene, with Pastor John Paulus officiating. Burial will be at 1:30 p.m., on Monday, July 12, at the Columbus City Cemetery. Visitation will be one hour prior to the services at the church. The Ewing Funeral Chapel in Britt is in charge of the arrangements.
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Marlin G. Hopkey
Wednesday, July 7, 2010

July 10, 2010

ALEXANDER—Marlin G. Hopkey, 63, of Alexander, passed away on Wednesday, July 7, 2010, at the Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa in Mason City.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Monday, July 12, at the St. John's Lutheran Church, with burial in the church cemetery, both in rural Hampton. Visitation will be from 2-4:00 p.m., on Sunday, at the Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Hampton.
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The Rev. Milton A. Eklund
Wednesday, July 7, 2010

July 10, 2010

HAMPTON—The Rev. Milton A. Eklund, 91, of Hampton, passed away on Wednesday, July 7, 2010, at the Franklin General Hospital Nursing Facility in Hampton.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Tuesday, July 13, at the St. Paul Lutheran Church in Hampton, with burial in the St. John's Lutheran Church Cemetery, rural Hampton. Visitation will be from 4-7:00 p.m., on Monday, at the Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Hampton.
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Fred H. Winterberg
Thursday, July 8, 2010

July 10, 2010

APLINGTON—Fred H. Winterberg, 96, of Aplington, died on Thursday, July 8, 2010, at the Allen Memorial Hospital in Waterloo, of natural causes.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Monday, July 12, at the First Reformed Church, with burial in the Pleasant View Cemetery, both in Aplington. Visitation will be from 3-6:00 p.m., on Sunday, at the Redman-Schwartz Funeral Home in Parkersburg and one hour before the services at the church.
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Kent Stahl
Thursday, July 8, 2010

July 14, 2010

APLINGTON—Kent Stahl, 50, of Aplington, died on Thursday, July 8, 2010, at the Wright Medical Center in Clarion, from natural causes.

Funeral services were held on Monday, July 12, at the First Presbyterian Church, with burial in the Pleasant View Cemetery, both in Aplington. The Redman-Schwartz Funeral Chapel in Aplington, was in charge of the arrangements.
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David Howard Lentsch
November 23, 1961-July 9, 2010

July 14, 2010

IOWA FALLS—David Howard Lentsch, 48, of Iowa Falls, passed away on Friday, July 9, 2010.

Funeral services were held on Tuesday, July 13, at the First Christian Church, Iowa Falls. Private family burial will be at a later date. The Linn's Funeral Home, Iowa Falls, was in charge of the arrangements.

David Howard Lentsch, was born on November 23, 1961 at Fort Dodge, the son of Janice M. (Gerdes) and Howard Urban Lentsch. He attended school in Barnum and Fort Dodge and also attended Iowa Central College in Fort Dodge. He was married to Brenda Haines in Clare and they were later divorced. On September 9, 1999, he was united in marriage to Patti Ann Severson at Humboldt. David worked as a seedman for Dekalb Seeds and then for Remington Seeds. He was a member of the First Christian Church, Iowa Falls.

David H. Lentsch is survived by his wife, Patti Severson-Lentsch of Iowa Falls; his mother, Janice Maddy of Iowa Falls; his children, Matthew (Barbara) Copenhaver of Ankeny, David Munsell of Des Moines and Crystal Messer, Brandie Messer, Ashley Messer, Myra Messer, Angel Lentsch and Brianna Lentsch, all of Iowa Falls; two grandchildren, Madison and Mason Copenhaver of Ankeny; a sister, Jaci (Mike) Jones of Fort Dodge; and many nieces, nephews and great-nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his father, Howard Lentsch; and his step-father, Jim Maddy.
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Robert Oligschlaeger
Friday, July 9, 2010

July 14, 2010

APLINGTON—Robert Oligschlaeger, 87, of Aplington, died on Friday, July 9, 2010, at the Maple Manor Village in Aplington, from natural causes.

A celebration of life service was held on Monday, July 12, at the Bethel Reformed Church in rural Aplington. Burial will be held at a later date. The Redman-Schwartz Funeral Home in Parkersburg was in charge of the arrangements.
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William "Bill" Dale Eldridge
February 16, 1955-July 10, 2010

July 14, 2010

IOWA FALLS—William Dale Eldridge, 55, of Iowa Falls, passed away on Saturday, July 10, 2010, due to accidental drowning, doing what he loved to do.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Wednesday, July 14, at the Linn's Funeral Home, Iowa Falls. Burial will be in the Berlin Jackson Township Cemetery, Owasa.

William Dale Eldridge, was born on February 16, 1955 at Eldora, the son of Edith M. (Schelling) and Dale E. Eldridge. He attended the Owasa Community Schools and graduated from the Iowa Falls High School with the class of 1973, with many great football honors. On June 28, 1980, Bill was united in marriage to Vickie S. Dee at the First United Methodist Church, Iowa Falls. To this union a daughter, Karisa was born. The couple later divorced. Bill worked for the Owasa Cooperative Elevator, which later became Prairieland Coop in Owasa, for 37 years. He was a former volunteer fireman with the Owasa Fire Department, also serving as the fire chief.

He enjoyed many things, was a huge Iowa Hawkeye fan, deer hunting with the whole crew every year, going fishing with friends and family and especially his daughter.

Bill is survived by his daughter, Karisa (Scott) Cross of Eldora; his parents, Dale and Edith Eldridge of Iowa Falls; a grandson, Braxton Cross of Shell Rock; a brother, Gary (Sue) Eldridge of Iowa Falls; and two sisters, B. J. Eldridge of Winterset and Lori (Randy) Mulford of Eldora and their children, Ashley, Clayton and Sarah Mulford.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, John and Margaret Schelling and Vince and Clara Eldridge.
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Marjorie A. Wiley
January 7, 1928-July 11, 2010

July 14, 2010

ELDORA—Marjorie A. Wiley, 82, of Eldora, died on Sunday, July 11, 2010, at the Sartori Memorial Hospital in Cedar Falls.

Graveside services will be held at 2:00 p.m., on Saturday, July 17, at the Eldora City Cemetery, with Pastor Richard Boatman officiating. The Creps-Abels Funeral Home in Eldora is in charge of the arrangements.

Marjorie Alyce Wiley, was born on January 7, 1928 in Jewell, the daughter of Paul M. and Alyce J. (Hildahl) Wallis. She graduated from the Eldora High School in 1946 and then attended A.I.B. in Des Moines. Marjorie married Chester E. Wiley in 1948 and they later divorced. Marjorie lived the majority of her life in Torrance, California, where she worked as a secretary for a middle school. She returned to Eldora in July of 2009 and has lived at the Eldora Nursing and Rehab Center since November.

She was active in her church in California and transferred her membership to the Eldora United Methodist Church when she moved to Eldora. Marjorie enjoyed travel and reading.

She is survived by sons, Jerry Wiley of Los Angeles, California and James (Marivic) Wiley of Riverside, California; sisters, Ione (Ed) Ziesman of Eldora and Sandra Harms of Eldora; five grandchildren and five great-grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews and cousins.

Marjorie was preceded in death by her parents; a son, Larry; brothers, Sterling and James Wallis; and by three brothers in infancy.
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Arthur Kosanke
February 18, 1917-July 13, 2010

July 17, 2010

IOWA FALLS—Arthur Kosanke, 93, of Iowa Falls, passed away on Tuesday, July 13, 2010, at the Scenic Manor, Iowa Falls.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Saturday, July 17, at the Linn's Funeral Home, Iowa Falls. Burial will be in the Union Cemetery, Iowa Falls, with military honors provided by the Hyman-Peavey American Legion Post No. 188 of Iowa Falls. Visitation will be from 9:30 a.m. until the service time at the funeral home on Saturday. A time of fellowship and refreshments will follow the graveside services at the funeral home. Memorials may be directed to the Hospice of North Iowa.

Arthur Carl Kosanke, was born on February 18, 1917, in rural Hubbard, the son of Catherine A. (Landau) and Ernest A. Kosanke. He attended grade school in rural Hubbard. He married the love of his life, Genevieve Ladd, at her parents' home on December 21, 1941. He proudly entered the Army Air Corps in 1942 in an effort to support his country during World War II. After the war Arthur and Genevieve returned to Hardin County where they moved to Iowa Falls. He then began his long career as a John Deere mechanic.

Arthur enjoyed his family, checking the crops, ice cream, gardening and tinkering around the garage. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Iowa Falls and the Hyman-Peavey American Legion Post No. 188.

Arthur is survived by his children, Jane (Andy) Anderson of Cedar Rapids and Jon (JoAnne) Kosanke of Rochester, Minnesota; five grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; two sisters, Esther Wykle of Iowa Falls and Edna Allen of Iowa Falls; and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his wife; and parents.

The Linn's Funeral Home in Iowa Falls has been entrusted with the arrangements.
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Anna Oldenburger
Tuesday, July 13, 2010

July 17, 2010

PARKERSBURG—Anna Oldenburger, 96, of Parkersburg, died on Tuesday, July 13, 2010, at the Maple Manor Village in Aplington, from natural causes.

Funeral services were held on Friday, July 16, at the Redman-Schwartz Funeral Home, with burial in the Oak Hill Cemetery, both in Parkersburg.
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Edith Mutschler
March 12,1924-July 14, 2010

July 21, 2010

IOWA FALLS—Edith Mutschler, 86, of Iowa Falls, died on Wednesday, July 14, 2010, at the Scenic Manor Nursing Home.

Funeral services were held on Monday, July 19, at the St. Peter's UCC Church of Geneva. The Surls Funeral Home in Iowa Falls, was in charge of the arrangements.

Edith was born on March 12, 1924, to Guy and Marietta (Conaway) Ellison. Edith graduated from the Williams High School in 1942. On May 31, 1944, she was united in marriage to Lester Mutschler in Williams. Edith farmed with her husband for more than 40 years, in three different communities, Williams, Boone and Geneva.

Edith enjoyed playing cards, fishing, dancing and belonged to a square dance club for many years. She belonged to the Geneva Women's group and the Red Hats in Hampton and Wesleco, Texas. She was a member of the St. Peter's UCC Church of Geneva, where she taught Sunday School for several years and was a longtime member of the woman's fellowship. She was a social member of the Ackley American Legion and the Moose Lodge in Iowa Falls. She baked and decorated wedding cakes and enjoyed sewing. After retiring she wintered in Texas for many years.

Edith is survived by a daughter, Margaret (Bill) Burkle of Hampton; two sons, Jack (Karen) Mutschler of Gold Canyon, Arizona and Ken (Deb) Mutschler of Ackley; a brother, Bob (Phyllis) Ellison of San Diego, California; sisters-in-law, Anna Mae Weikert of Iowa Falls, Frieda Mutschler-Emerson of Yuba City, California, Nancy Ellison of Ballston Spa, New York and Shirley Ellison of Urbandale; brother-in-law, Richard Mutschler of La Crosse, Wisconsin; 10 grandchildren, Marsha (Keith) Cerwinske, Sherry Mutschler, Melissa (David) Roos, Kelly, Jeff (Kelli) and Landon (Mindy) Mutschler, Kaci (Jesse) Willems and Kyle (Mandy), Lisa, and Kari Mutschler; 14 great-grandchildren, Christina and Jessica Cerwinske, Ryan, Delaney, Cole and Makayla Roos, Austin, Bailey, Kiara, Jacoby, Talan and Kinnick Mutschler, Jade Nicholson and Kami Willems; and one great-great-grandchild, Kadon Cerwinske.

Edith was preceded in death by her parents; husband; two brothers, Bill and Charles Ellison; and two sisters, Caroline Doss and Irma Nixon.
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William H. Klemme
October 31, 1935-July 15, 2010

July 21, 2010

ALDEN—William H. Klemme, 74, of Alden, died on Thursday, July 15, 2010, in a plane accident south of Iowa Falls.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Thursday, July 22, at the Immanuel Memorial UCC in Alden, with burial in the Union Cemetery, Iowa Falls. Visitation will be from 5-7:00 p.m., on Wednesday, at the Surls Funeral Home in Alden.

William Henry Klemme, was born on October 31, 1935, in Iowa Falls, the son of Walter and Ruth (Last) Klemme. He graduated from the Alden High School. He served in the U.S. Army from August 1959 through May 1961 and then again in December 1961 through July 1962 during the Berlin Crisis. He farmed his entire life.

He was a member of the United Church of Christ in Alden, Prairie Land Co-op Elevator Board for 12 years, Hilltop Trustee, Alden Township Trustee and was a member of the EAA of Iowa Falls since 1975. He was an avid aviation enthusiast and he had a commercial and instrument pilot rating.

William is survived by his brother, Wayne Klemme of Madison, South Dakota; three sisters, Joyce Noren (Roger Langenbaugh) of Pequot Lakes, Minnesota, Dorothy (Marlyn) Burns of Mesa, Arizona and Jean (Pat) Rainbow of Golden Valley, Minnesota; a sister-in-law, Barb Klemme of Alden; and seven nieces and nephews, Ken Adams, Cynthia Adams, Sharon Adams, Rebecca Klemme, Glenda (Paul) Smith, Janet Klemme and Kaitlyn Rainbow.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Walter and Ruth; an infant sister, Marjorie; and a brother, Franklin Klemme.
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Debra Diane Abbas
April 7,1958-July 17, 2010

July 21, 2010

IOWA FALLS—Debra Diane Abbas, 52, of Iowa Falls, died on Saturday, July 17, 2010, at the University of Iowa Hospital in Iowa City.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., on Wednesday, July 21, at the Immanuel Memorial UCC in Alden, with burial in the Northlawn Memory Gardens, Iowa Falls. The Surls Funeral Home in Iowa Falls is in charge of the arrangements.

Debra Diane Abbas, was born on April 1 1958 in Iowa Falls, the daughter of Marlyn Knott and Gloria Akers Chaplin Knott. She graduated from the Iowa Falls High School in 1976. On May 7, 1976, she was united in marriage to Mike Roelfs in Iowa Falls. To this marriage were born two children, Jaime and Michael. After Mike's death, Debra married Steve Abbas on June 24, 2000 in Alden. Debra worked at Boyt's in human resources.

She enjoyed camping, her grandchildren and family, car races, the San Diego Chargers, bowling and entertaining and she loved animals.

Debra is survived by her husband, Steve; a son, Michael Roelfs of Seattle, Washington; a daughter, Jaime Roelfs of Webster City; her father, Marlyn Knott of Iowa Falls; a brother, Rick Knott and his wife, Julie of Iowa Falls; and three grandchildren, Chase and Chelsey Wagoner and Caitlyn Gapp, all of Webster City.

She was preceded in death by her mother; and first husband, Mike Roelfs.
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Harriet Tresemer
October 22, 1931-July 17, 2010

July 21, 2010

COUNCIL BLUFFS—Harriet Lucille Tresemer, was born on October 22, 1931 and passed away on Saturday, July 17, 2010, after a spirited fight against cancer. She was a resident of Red Oak but lived with her daughter, Randie Kunkle and family in Council Bluffs at the time of her death.

Harriet was born in Cambridge, to Milford and Wilma Severeid Lewis. Harriet graduated from high school in Hubbard and married Carl Larson on May 19, 1951. He died in a motor vehicle accident on December 13, 1960. She married Donald William Tresemer on January 28, 1962 and they raised their five children in Iowa Falls.

Harriet loved her family unconditionally and without limits. She tirelessly cared for her family and thoroughly enjoyed cooking, sewing and crocheting for them.

Her grandchildren and great-grandchildren gave her a great sense of pride and joy. Her infectious laugh could be heard throughout the house during family gatherings. She was passionate about college football and was very prejudiced toward the Nebraska Cornhuskers. She was proud of her work at Boeing Aircraft while living in Texas and at CDS while living in Red Oak. She retired from CDS in 2002 at the age of 71 years. She was a woman of deep faith and was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Red Oak and active in church ministries.

She is survived by her husband, Don of Council Bluffs; her children, Ray and Patty Tresemer of Centerville, Roxane and Gary Rolph of Steamboat Rock, Rowene Barber and Ed Eischen of Eldora and Randie and Jim Kunkle of Council Bluffs; grandchildren, Megan Tresemer Phillips, Tom Tresemer, Kasey and Korey Rullestad, Ryan Rolph, Katie Rolph Drum, Brandon Barber, Charles Barber, Jessica Barber Peters and Jennifer, Samantha and James Kunkle Jr.; great-grandchildren, Lauren and Lucas Phillips, Palmer, Gracie and Lily Drum, Rhonda Rullestad, Chance and Legend Rolph, Tyler and Bea Barber and Joey and Becca Barber; her sisters, Elaine Snyder, Marilyn Rackley, Betty Butt and Shirley Caslavka; and her brother, Orlin Lewis.

In death she is united with her parents, Milford and Wilma Lewis; daughter, Rhonda (Steve) Rullestad; and son-in-law, Michael Barber.

A service celebrating her life will be held on Thursday, July 22, at 11:00 a.m., at the First United Methodist Church in Red Oak. Visitation with family will be at the church one hour before the service. Cremains will be interned at a later date. In lieu of flowers the family requests that memorials be directed to the Hospice of Southwest Iowa or to the First United Methodist Church in Red Oak.

The Lange Funeral Home of Centerville, Iowa, is in charge of the arrangements.
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Brett Jon Lyman
March 23,1975-July 17, 2010

August 4, 2010

GIFFORD—Brett Jon Lyman, 35, of Gifford, died on Saturday, July 17, 2010, at home surrounded by his family.

Brett was laid to rest in the Sheppard Cemetery in Union on Wednesday, July 21. The Mitchell Family Funeral Home in Marshalltown, was in charge of the arrangements.

Brett was born on March 23, 1975, to Gregory and Jacqualyn (Wood) Lyman. Brett grew up and attended school in Iowa Falls and Eldora. He graduated with honors from the Ellsworth Community College and Buena Vista University and obtained his B.A. in Psychology and Human Services. Brett was currently working on his master's degree in mental health.

Brett enjoyed singing, writing poetry and martial arts. He was also well known for his Elvis impersonations. The light of Brett's life was his daughter, Tori Rain. He was a father to her above all else. She was his heart.

Left to cherish his memory are his daughter, Victoria Rain Lyman of Bradford; his father, Gregory Lyman of Gifford; his sisters, Jennifer Sorensen of Eldora and Jamie Lyman of Kesley; his step-brothers, Sean Piere of Gifford and Jay Piere of Tama; his grandmother, Margaret Lyman of Gifford; and several nephews and nieces.

Brett was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Jack and Betty Wood; his paternal grandfather, Evan Lyman; and his mother, Jacqualyn Lyman.
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Margaret S. Muller
June 26,1925-July 18, 2010

July 21, 2010

IOWA FALLS—Margaret S. Muller, 85, of Iowa Falls, passed away on Sunday, July 18, 2010, at the Ellsworth Municipal Hospital, Iowa Falls.

A memorial visitation will be held on Wednesday, July 21, from 5-7:30 p.m., at the Linn's Funeral Home in Iowa Falls. Private graveside services will be held at a later date.

Margaret was born on June 26, 1925 in Hardin County, to Rose (Nordman) and John Snittjer. She attended school in rural Hardin County. On January 26, 1946, Margaret was united in marriage to Harvey J. Muller at the St. John United Church of Christ, Ackley. To this union one son, Harold was born. Harvey and Margaret farmed east of Iowa Falls for many years.

She is survived by her son, Harold (Debra) Muller of Iowa Falls; and three grandchildren, Allison Muller of Des Moines, Jennifer (Josh) Ellingson of Ames and Nicholas Muller of Bakersfield, California.

Margaret was preceded in death by her husband, Harvey; parents, Rose and John; and an infant brother.

The Linn's Funeral Homes Iowa Falls Chapel has been entrusted with the arrangements.
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Grayce E. Thompson
March 4, 1913-July 19, 2010

July 24, 2010

IOWA FALLS—Grayce E. Thompson, 97, of Iowa Falls, died on Monday, July 19, 2010, at the Scenic Manor Nursing Home in Iowa Falls.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., on Saturday, July 24, at the United Methodist Church in Alden, with burial in the Alden Cemetery. The Surls Funeral Home in Iowa Falls is in charge of the arrangements.

Grayce Eliza Thompson, was born on March 4, 1913, in Stilson, Iowa, the daughter of Harry and Sadie (Schultz) Dietz. She graduated from high school in Kasson, Minnesota, where she also took teachers training and received her certificate and then taught school at Hayfield, Minnesota for one year. On October 10, 1936, she was united in marriage to Kenneth Thompson in Galena, Illinois. They farmed in the Alden area until retiring in 1977.

Grayce was a member of the Eastern Star, United Methodist Church of Alden, United Methodist Women and the Neighborhood Club.

Grayce is survived by her four daughters, Dorothy (Tom) Dunning of Alden, Norma (Vernon) Huebner of Dewey, Arizona, Bette (Mel) Criffield of Sarasota, Florida and Sharon (Richard) Moreland of Crossville, Tennessee; a son, Donald (Linda) Thompson of Iowa Falls; 15 grandchildren; 33 great-grandchildren; 12 great-great-grandchildren; and four nieces and one nephew.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Kenneth; and two brothers, Albert “Dutch” Dietz and Jack Dietz.
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Chester Vanderwerf
Wednesday, July 21, 2010

July 24, 2010

APLINGTON—Chester Vanderwerf, 88, of Aplington, died on Wednesday, July 21, 2010, in Parkersburg.

Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m., on Saturday, July 24, at the First Reformed Church, with burial in the Pleasant View Cemetery, both in Aplington, with Military Rites conducted by the Aplington AMVETS Post No. 102. Visitation will be one hour before the services at the church. The Redman-Schwartz Funeral Chapel in Aplington, is in charge of the arrangements.
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George lbeling
Wednesday, July 21, 2010

July 24, 2010

ACKLEY—George lbeling, 87, of Ackley, died on Wednesday, July 21, 2010, at the Mary Greeley Medical Center in Ames.

Memorial services will be held at 2:30 p.m., on Sunday, August 1, at the First Presbyterian Church in Ackley, with inurnment in the Oakwood Cemetery, Ackley. Family will receive friends from 1:00 p.m. until the service time at the church on Sunday. The Sietsema Funeral Home in Ackley is in charge of the arrangements.
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Alfred Larwick
March 15, 1928-July 22, 2010

July 28, 2010

RADCLIFFE—Alfred Larwick, 82, of Radcliffe, passed away on Thursday, July 22, 2010, at the Israel Family Hospice House in Ames.

A memorial service was held on Monday, July 26, at the Immanuel Lutheran Church in Story City. Burial was in the Radcliffe Cemetery.

Alfred Larwick, was born on March 15, 1928, to Haktor and Elleah (Himmel) Larwick in Radcliffe. He was baptized and confirmed in the Our Saviors Lutheran Church in Radcliffe. Alfred graduated in 1945 from the Radcliffe High School. He was drafted into the U.S. Army in 1952 during the Korean War. He spent time in Seoul and Pusan, Korea, as a motor vehicle mechanic and driver. He was honorably discharged in 1954.

Alfred worked in the drafting area of the Iowa Department of Transportation for a number of years. After being sidelined with a bout of cancer he became a self-employed mechanic. Alfred was a loving caregiver to his elderly parents for many years.

After another bout with cancer, he moved to the home of his sister, Martha Voga, where he lived until entering the Israel Family Hospice House in Ames. Alfred peacefully passed away on July 22, 2010, surrounded by his family.

Alfred is survived by two sisters, Martha Voga of Story City and Ruth Thorson of Ames.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and his brother, Loren Larwick.

The Soderstrum Funeral Home in Story City has been entrusted by the family with the arrangements.
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Esther B. Pfeffer
December 25, 1913-July 24, 2010

July 28, 2010

CEDAR RAPIDS—Esther B. Pfeffer, 96, passed away on Saturday, July 24, 2010, at Cottage Grove Place.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Wednesday, July 28, at the Bethany Lutheran Church in Cedar Rapids. The Rev. Joseph Polzin will officiate. Entombment will be in the Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation will be at the church, after 10:00 a.m., on Wednesday. The Cedar Memorial Park Funeral Home in Cedar Rapids, is in charge of the arrangements.

Esther was born on December 25, 1913, the daughter of Ferdinand and Augusta Klein in Hardin County near Alden. She was united in marriage with Albert Pfeffer on September 6, 1942, at the St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Alden. Albert died on August 8, 1986.

Esther is survived by her son, Duane (Karen) Pfeffer of Cedar Rapids; two grandsons, Justin Pfeffer of Highlands Ranch, Colorado and Brett (Allison) Pfeffer of Waukee; one great-grandson, Carsten Pfeffer of Waukee; three sisters, Edna Sanders, Lillian Locke and Doris (Maynard) Rieks, all of Iowa Falls; and sisters-in-law, Mavis Klein of Iowa Falls and Phyllis Pfeffer of McCook, Nebraska.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; seven brothers; and three sisters.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Bethany Lutheran Church, LWML, or to the Lutheran Hour.
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Cynthia D. Butler
June 25, 1955-July 28, 2010

August 4, 2010

IOWA FALLS—Cynthia D. Butler, 55, of Iowa Falls, died on Wednesday, July 28, 2010 at her home.

Memorial services will be held at 3:00 p.m., on Sunday, August 8, at the Bethel Baptist Church in Iowa Falls. Inurnment will be in the Grant Cemetery in Rome, Iowa at a later date. The Surls Funeral Home in Iowa Falls is in charge of the arrangements.

Cynthia Dianne Butler, was born on June 25, 1955 in Mt. Pleasant, the daughter of Edward and Margaret (Gieger) Lanferman. She graduated from the Mt. Pleasant High School. On March 31, 1980, Cynthia was united in marriage to Mark Butler in Cedar Rapids. She worked in housekeeping at the Ellsworth Municipal Hospital.

Cynthia enjoyed helping others, gardening, NASCAR, spending time with family, especially her granddaughter and her cat, Sparky.

Cynthia is survived by her husband, Mark; a son, Brandon Butler and his wife, Cassie of Alden; a granddaughter, Sydney Butler of Iowa Falls; two brothers, Edward Lanferman of Rome and John Lanferman and his wife, Judy of Rome; sister-in-law, Marilyn Lanferman of Rome; father-in-law, Don Butler and his wife, Jackie of Coggon; a brother-in-law, Jon Butler and his wife, Rebecca of Lewisville, Texas; a sister-in-law, Mary Jo Worden and her husband, Greg of Hampton; and many nieces and nephews who were very special to her.

She was preceded in death by her parents; a niece, Melissa Lanferman; and mother-in-law, Mary June Butler.
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Dale  Neubauer
January 17, 1921-July 29, 2010

July 31, 2010

Dale  Neubauer, 89, of Hubbard, died on Thursday, July 29, 2010, after suffering injuries from a tractor accident.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Tuesday, August 3, at the St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church in Hubbard, with burial in the Hubbard Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5-8:00 p.m., on Monday, at the Boeke Funeral Home in Hubbard.

Dale Edmund Neubauer, was born on January 17, 1921 near Radcliffe, Iowa, to Gustav (G. H.) and Selma (Dubberke) Neubauer. He attended country school in Concord Township. He served in the U.S. Army from 1945-1946. Dale was united in marriage to Fern Helen Richter at State Center on January 28, 1947. They farmed the family farm southeast of Radcliffe. For 36 years, they operated a dairy farm and later established a grain vacuum business. Mr. Neubauer lived on the same farm his entire life. He was a lifelong member of St. John’s Lutheran Church.

He is survived by a daughter, Nancy (David) Roberts of Clover, Virginia; Dennis (Karla) Neubauer of Garden City; and Glen (Jeanine) Halva-Neubauer of Greenville, South Carolina; three grandchildren, Matthew (Jada) Neubauer of Ames, Lisa (Matt) Ubben of Ackley and Scott Neubauer of Ames; three great-grandchildren, Xavier and Molly Neubauer and William Ubben.

Mr. Neubauer was preceded in death by his wife; his parents; a sister, Vera Winter; and an infant brother.
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Robert McCord
January 12, 1922-July 29, 2010

August 4, 2010

IOWA FALLS—Robert McCord, 88, of Iowa Falls, died on Thursday, July 29, 2010, at the Scenic Manor Nursing Home in Iowa Falls.

Memorial services will be held at 1:30 p.m., on Wednesday, August 4, at the First Congregational UCC in Iowa Falls, with inurnment in the Union Cemetery, Iowa Falls. The Surls Funeral Home in Iowa Falls, is in charge of the arrangements. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Ellsworth College Foundation, Robert and Lillian McCord Endowed Scholarship.

Robert Everett McCord, was born on January 12, 1922, to Everett and Mabel (Ellefson) McCord in Franklin County. In 1943, Robert enlisted in the Army in Camp Dodge and was later discharged from the Winter General Hospital in Topeka, Kansas. While in the Army, he received the Bronze Star and the Purple Heart. On October 20, 1946, Robert was united in marriage to Lillian Donlea in Rowley.

Robert was a member of the First Congregational U.C.C. and of the Lions Club and he donated his time to Meals on Wheels and to the Calkins Nature Center. He also served on both the Iowa Falls School Board and the Ellsworth Board of Trustees.

Robert is survived by two daughters, Cynthia McCord of Columbia, Missouri and Patricia Brader of Cape Canaveral, Florida.
 
Robert was preceded in death by his parents; wife; sisters, Ruby, Allene and Constance; and brother, Franklin.
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Donald J. Henrich
August 15, 1934-July 30, 2010

August 4, 2010

IOWA FALLS—Donald J. Henrich, 75, of Iowa Falls, Iowa, passed away on Friday, July 30, 2010, at the Heritage Care Center, Iowa Falls, Iowa.

A Mass of Christian Burial was held on Monday, August 2, at the St. Mark's Catholic Church, Iowa Falls. Burial was in the St. Mark Cemetery, Iowa Falls, with military honors provided by the U. S. Army Honors Program and the Hyman-Peavey American Legion Post #188, Iowa Falls. The Linn's Funeral Home, Iowa Falls, was in charge of the arrangements. Memorials may be directed to the Donald and Bonnie Henrich Endowed Scholarship, c/o the Ellsworth College Foundation, Iowa Falls, the St. Mark Parish, Iowa Falls or to the Hospice of North Iowa, Hampton. 

Donald Joseph Henrich, was born on August 15, 1934 at Templeton, Iowa, the son of Harold and Mary (Schrad) Henrich. He graduated from the Carroll High School with the class of 1952. He served with the United States Army from October 5, 1953 to September 30, 1955. He attended the University of South Dakota, Vermillion, South Dakota and graduated from Iowa State University, Ames, with a BS in Engineering in 1960. On August 24, 1957, Don was united in marriage to Bonnie Ann Heisterkamp at Breda. To this union four children were born, Michael, Karen, Sandra and Mary Beth. Don was an engineer with Prestressed Concrete, Iowa Falls, retiring in 1999.

He was a member of the St. Mark Parish, Iowa Falls; the Frank McGivney Knights of Columbus Council #5835; the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks Lodge #1674; the Iowa Falls Lions Club (past president); Hyman-Peavey American Legion Post #188, Iowa Falls; the Ellsworth College Board of Trustees; the Ellsworth Foundation Board; the E-Club Board of Directors; the Iowa Falls State Bank Board of Directors; the Barlow Family Foundation Board of Directors; the Highland Country Club; the Hi-Low Investment Club; and the Iowa Concrete Association. He took great pride in his community and loyally served it in numerous ways.

Don Henrich is survived by his wife, Bonnie Henrich of Iowa Falls; his children, Michael Henrich of Anchorage, Alaska, Karen (Kevin) Brandenburg of Burnsville, Minnesota, Sandee (Mike) Supple of Leawood, Kansas, Mary Beth (Todd) Tystahl of West Des Moines; six grandchildren, Monica, Rachel and Sarah Supple of Leawood, Kansas, Nathan, Ryan and Anna Tystahl of West Des Moines; and one brother, Robert (Charlotte) Henrich of Carroll.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Harold "Fuzzy" and Mary Henrich; and his mother and father-in-law, Leo "Blackie" and Leonilla "Lill" Heisterkamp.
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Edward Leo Berger
April 1, 1929-July 31, 2010

August 4, 2010

AMES—Edward Leo Berger, 81, of Ames, died at his home on Saturday, July 31, 2010, after a two year illness. His wife, Iona and family were beside him as he left for his place in Heaven

Visitation will be held on Thursday, August 5, from 5-7:00 p.m., at the Stevens Memorial Chapel in Ames. Funeral services will be held on Friday, August 6, at 10:30 a.m., at the Bethesda Lutheran Church in Ames. Burial will be in the Ames Municipal Cemetery.

Ed was born on April 1, 1929 at his family home in Iowa Falls, to Henry and Florence (Hofmann) Berger. He graduated from the Iowa Falls High School, Ellsworth Junior College of Iowa Falls and the University of Iowa. Ed married Iona Ann Bullis in Iowa Falls, on September 9, 1950. During the Korean War, Ed was stationed at Fort Jackson, South Carolina, while he served in the U.S. Army for two years. Ed and Iona enjoyed living In the South during this time. He worked as a statistician at the Iowa Department of Transportation for 30 years, retiring in 1991.

Ed enjoyed vacationing in Branson, Missouri, for 25 years and watching sports on TV, especially basketball and football. Most of all, he enjoyed being with his family and loved to bake and cook for them and his friends. He was a very special husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He is dearly loved by his family and will be greatly missed by them as well as his friends and relatives.

Edward is survived by his wife of 59 years, Iona; a son, Bill and his wife, Shelly of Jefferson; a daughter, Lisa and her husband, David Amdahl of Ames; four beautiful granddaughters, Valerie Greiner and her husband, Kent, Krystal Berger, Katie Amdahl and Kristin Amdahl; a delightful great-grandson, Logan Michael Greiner; an older brother, Harold and his wife, Margaret of Pasadena, California; and three nieces and three nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and a brother, Lloyd.
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