John Edward Maguire
August 14, 1932-June 1, 2010

June 5, 2010

IOWA FALLS—John Edward Maguire, 77, of Iowa Falls, died on Tuesday, June 1, 2010, at his home.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Saturday, June 5, at the St. Mark Catholic Church in Iowa Falls. Visitation will be one hour before the services at the church on Saturday. The Surls Funeral Home in Iowa Falls is in charge of the arrangements.

John Edward Maguire, was born on August 14, 1932, in Ayrshire, the son of Hugh and Bridget (Cahil) Maguire. He graduated from the Ayrshire High School and the University of Iowa with a business degree. On December 26, 1955, John was united in marriage to Colleen Coughlon in Fort Dodge. He served in the U.S. Army and was a member of the St. Mark Catholic Church and the Knights of Columbus.

John is survived by his wife, Colleen; two daughters, Nan Maguire Simonetti of St. Louis Park, Minnesota and Molly Maguire Reek of Lake Geneva, Wisconsin; four grandchildren, Jonathan and Sara Reek and Murphy and Riley Simonetti; two brothers, Richard (Dee) Maguire of Bradenton, Florida and Leo Maguire of Australia; and a sister, Theresa Thompson of Vancouver, Washington.

He was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers, Joseph, Louie and James Maguire; and five sisters, Mary Eunice, Ruth Baxter, Jean Montgomery, Lois Hanno and Annie Maguire.
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Kenneth R. “Butch” Grimm Banner
Tuesday, June 1, 2010

June 5, 2010

IOWA FALLS—Kenneth R. “Butch” Grimm Banner, 58, of Iowa Falls, passed away on Tuesday, June 1, 2010, at ManorCare, Waterloo.

Memorial services will be held at 2:00 p.m., on Sunday, June 6, at the Linn’s Funeral Home, Iowa Falls. Inurnment will be in the Friends Cemetery, Iowa Falls.
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Garrett W. Roberts
Tuesday, June 1, 2010

June 5, 2010

DOWS—Garrett W. Roberts, 15, of Dows, passed away on Tuesday, June 1, 2010, as a result of an automobile accident.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., on Saturday, June 5, at the Clarion-Goldfield High School in Clarion, with Pastor Mike Augsburger officiating. Burial will be in the Fairview Cemetery in Dows. Visitation will be one hour prior to the services at the school. The Ewing Funeral Home of Clarion is in charge of the arrangements.
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Catherine "Kay" Mullane
July 30, 1920-November 28, 2009

June 5, 2010

IOWA FALLS—Catherine “Kay” Mullane, formerly of Iowa Falls, passed away on Saturday, November 28, 2009, in Mesa, Arizona.

A graveside Rite of Committal of her ashes will take place on Saturday, June 12, in the St. Mark’s Cemetery. Father Paul Baldwin will preside. The Surls Funeral Home assisted with the arrangements.

Mary Catherine Benedict, was born in Iowa Falls on July 30, 1920, to Anna (O’Niel) and Charles Benedict. She was a 1938 graduate of the Iowa Falls High School and a 1940 graduate of Ellsworth Community College. She married John E. Franklin in 1942 at Iowa Falls. When the family furniture business closed in 1961, the Franklins moved to Cedar Rapids. Kay was the office manager of the Light Company Employees Credit Union from 1962-1975. John passed away suddenly in 1967.

She married George Mullane, also an Iowa Falls native, in Blairstown on August 29, 1970. They spent 39 wonderful years together. In 1975, the couple moved to the Phoenix area where they managed apartment complexes for 13 years until their retirement. They moved to The Meadows, Tempe, Arizona, where they enjoyed the company of many friends and activities for 27 years.

She enjoyed golf, dance, bridge and her exercise groups. Kay cherished her family and friends. She had several lasting friendships spanning 80 years from her childhood in Iowa Falls. She always remembered her roots and returned for class reunions whenever she was able.

Kay is survived by her devoted husband, George; her son, Mike Franklin of Tempe, Arizona; daughter, Barb (Vance) Fuller of Cedar Rapids; stepsons, Pat (Kathy) Mullane of Marengo and Mike (Jeanette) Mullane of Portland, Oregon; and grandchildren, Carrie (Jim) Nachazel of Grundy Center, Lisa Fuller of Phoenix, Arizona and Riley Mullane of Cedar Rapids.

In addition to her first husband, she was preceded in death by her parents; her sisters, Genevieve, Margaret and Marian; and one brother, Hugh.
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Mary D. Pencook
July 31, 1930-June 2, 2010

June 16, 2010

RADCLIFFE—Mary D. Pencook, 79, of Radcliffe, died on Wednesday, June 2, 2010, at the Valley Baptist Medical Center in Harlingen, Texas.

Funeral services were held on Saturday, June 12, at the St. John’s United Methodist Church in Radcliffe, with the Rev. Brian McNamara officiating. Burial was in the Radcliffe Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the St. John’s United Methodist Church or the United Methodist Women. The Boeke Funeral Home of Radcliffe, was in charge of the arrangements.

On July 31, 1930, Donald and Marjorie (Johnson) Winterfield were granted a new addition to their family. They brought home their newest daughter and naming her Mary Della. Mary attended classes in the rural school system and later attended the Radcliffe Public School, where she graduated in 1948. She then attended AIB. In 1954, she married Roger Earl Pencook and the two settled in Radcliffe to raise their three children. Mary worked for the ASCS for 25 years, retiring in 1991.

With her limited free time, Mary was an active member of the St. John’s United Methodist Church in Radcliffe. She also enjoyed crocheting afghans and baby clothes, crafting of all types and playing cards with her girlfriends.

Mary was preceded in death by her parents, Donald and Marjorie.

She will be greatly missed by her husband, Roger of Radcliffe; their three sons, Dorrance of Des Moines, Sidney of Sarasota, Florida and Frank of California; seven grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and one sister, Pat Ibeling of Ackley.
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Alta Thompson Duit Sherman
Thursday, June 3, 2010

July 17, 2010

MT. VERNON, Illinois—Allta Sherman, 95, of McLeansboro, Illinois, passed away at 7:45 p.m., on Thursday, June 3, 2010, at the Hamilton Memorial Hospital in McLeansboro.

The Rev. Robert Sefried officiated at the graveside services on Monday, June 7, at the Smith Cemetery near Dale, Illinois, with arrangements by the Gholson Funeral Home.

Alta was a former resident of Franklin County, Iowa, where she attended the Geneva High School and the Iowa State Teachers College in Cedar Falls. She was a school teacher and taught in Iowa and in Hawaii. She was, among other things, a truck farmer, gardener, florist and had a great love for plants and flowers. She also resided in Missouri, Hawaii, Enfield and McLeansboro, Illinois. In her later years she devoted her time to writing, charity work and helping others who were unable to care for themselves.

She was a member of the St. Peter's Evangelical Church, Geneva, where she married Alvin Duit. They resided in Iowa and Texas until Alvin's death in 1970. Alta was a devoted Christian and a very active member in the church wherever she resided.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Pete and Nellie Thompson of Geneva; by her first husband, Alvin Duit; second husband, R.C. Sherman; and by her younger brothers, Elven, Ray and Daryl of Waverly.

She is survived by two brothers, Kenneth of Ackley and "Ole" of Seal Beach, California; her daughter, BJ Smith of Reno, Nevada; along with numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
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John Harms
Friday, June 4, 2010

June 9, 2010

STEAMBOAT ROCK—John Harms, 93, of Steamboat Rock, died on Friday, June 4, 2010, at the Presbyterian Village in Ackley.

Funeral services were held on Monday, June 7, at the Steamboat Rock Baptist Church in Steamboat Rock, with Pastor Harrison Lippert officiating. Burial followed in the Steamboat Rock Cemetery. The Creps-Abels Funeral Home in Eldora, was in charge of the arrangements.

John was born on a farm near the former town of Abbott, rural Cleves, the son of William and Kate (Folkerts) Harms. He was raised and educated in a country school and in April of 1945 was united in marriage to Gladys Mae Kosanke at the First Baptist Church of Eldora. They made their home near Cleves where they farmed until John retired at the age of 62.

He was a member of the Steamboat Rock Baptist Church, the Steamboat Rock Boat Club and a founding member of the Smokey Ridge Muzzle-Loader Club. He enjoyed the outdoors, hunting and shooting and was also interested in single-cylinder engines and the railroad, taking several trips by rail.

John is survived by a son, Jerili Harms of Iowa Falls; daughter, Judy Sweezy and husband, Dan of Denver, Colorado; granddaughter, Kali Ferguson and husband, Ryan; grandson, Mitchell Roth; and great-granddaughter, Skylar Ferguson.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Gladys on December 7, 1995; an infant daughter, Katy Lu; and sisters, Grace Thoms and Louise Iakes.
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Judith Ann Riekena Kasischke
April 20,1935-June 4, 2010

June 12, 2010

ELDORA—Judith Ann Riekena Kasischke, of Eldora, passed away of breast cancer on Friday, June 4, 2010.

Private family graveside services will be held at a later date. The Linn's Funeral Homes Iowa Falls Chapel is caring for Judith and her wishes.

Judith Ann Riekena, was born on April 20, 1935 at Wellsburg, the daughter of Norma D. (Peters) and John T. Riekena. On September 20, 1955, Judith was united in marriage to Martin David Kasischke at Eldora. To this union two daughters were born, Kim and Tami.

Judith Ann Kasischke, is survived by her husband, Martin Kasischke of Eldora; her brother, Donn J. Riekena of Minneapolis, Minnesota; her daughters, Kim Kasischke and Tami (David McClellan) Kasischke; two granddaughters, Chelsea and Kacy; and two great-grandsons, Jaxson and Logen.

She was preceded in death by her parents, John T. and Norma Riekena; in-laws, Otto and Martha Kasischke; and her grandparents, Trieno and Alice Riekena and Ben and Elsie Peters.
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Byron D. “Lefty” Hofmeister
July 4, 1926-June 5, 2010

June 9, 2010

CLARION—Funeral services were held on Wednesday, June 9, at the First Lutheran Church in Clarion, for Byron D. “Lefty” Hofmeister, who passed away on Saturday, June 5, 2010, at the Wright Medical Center in Clarion.

“Lefty” Hofmeister, was born on July 4, 1926 near Prescott, to Clarence and Mary (Gibson) Hofmeister. Lefty attended rural school and graduated from the Prescott High School. Following graduation he enlisted in the U.S. Navy, serving in the Pacific aboard the USS Randolph aircraft carrier. When he was discharged from the Navy, he enrolled at Simpson College, where he lettered in baseball and basketball. He graduated in three years and then began his career in education, teaching and coaching first at Murray, then Bridgewater, Greenfield and Iowa Falls. He attended summer school at Colorado State College in Greeley and received his master’s degree in administration, and then became superintendent of schools at Clearfield.

While at Clearfield he met and married Sonja Boshart on May 12, 1962. Three children were born to this union, Mark Dean, Beth Ann and Kurt Alan. The family moved to Lohrville in 1964. During this time Lefty attended summer school at Iowa State, earning an ed. specialist degree. In 1972, the family moved to Madrid and in 1973 to Clarion, where Lefty was the superintendent of schools until his retirement in 1989.

Lefty was a member of the Clarion Lions Club, the First Lutheran Church and was instrumental in starting the first whole-grade sharing program in Iowa, between Clarion and Goldfield. He was also one of the original members of the Clarion Foundation For Community Improvement. He was a member of IASA, AASA and served on various state boards. In 1985, he received the Administrators’ Award for service to Iowa high school athletics.

Lefty is survived by his wife of 48 years, Sonja; three children, Mark of Leadville, Colorado, Beth (Brad) Dedic of Roland and Kurt (Lisa) of Ida Grove; four grandchildren; eight nephews; one niece; and many friends and relatives.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Dale and Donald; sister, Eva; sisters-in-law, Laurene and Marge; and brother-in-law, Vernon Cooper.

The family requests that memorials be given to the Byron Hofmeister Scholarship Fund, which is being established, or to the Wright County Hospice. The Ewing Funeral Home of Clarion was in charge of the arrangements.
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Robert L. Husted
March 6, 1930-June 7, 2010

June 9, 2010

ALDEN—Robert L. Husted, 80, of Alden, passed away on Monday, June 7, 2010, at the Ellsworth Municipal Hospital, Iowa Falls.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Friday, June 11, at the Linn’s Funeral Chapel, Iowa Falls, with Michael Mentzer officiating. A time of visitation will be from 5-7:00 p.m., on Thursday, at the funeral home. Burial will be in the Alden Cemetery, Alden.

Robert LeRoy Husted, was born on March 6, 1930 at Confidence, in Wayne County, the son of Hallie Mae Peters. He attended country school near Confidence. He served with the U.S. Navy during the Korean Conflict. On April 23, 1952, Robert was united in marriage to Marcene Joyce Brinkman at Eagle Grove. To this union two sons were born, Roger and Rocco. Robert was a heavy equipment operator with road construction for many years.

He was a member of the International Union of Operating Engineers (AFL-CIO) since 1975 and a 60-year member of the American Legion Post 0523, Dows.

Robert L. Husted is survived by his wife, Marcene Husted of Alden; his sons, Roger (Vicki) Husted of Alden and Rocco (Diane) Husted of Alden; five grandchildren, Justin Hoelscher of Waverly, Travis Husted of Elkhart, Ryan Hoelscher of Urbandale, Angela (Michael) Mentzer of Alden and Joseph (Brenda) Husted of Iowa Falls; and eight great-grandchildren, Trevor Husted, Olivia Raymond, Colton Mentzer, Caden Mentzer, Amanda King, Anton Reiter, Trey Husted and Tanner Husted.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Hallie Peters.
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Erwin Boeke
October 12, 1917-June 7, 2010

June 12, 2010

IOWA FALLS—Erwin Boeke, 92, formerly of Radcliffe, died on Monday, June 7, 2010, at the Ellsworth Municipal Hospital.

Funeral services were held on Thursday, June 10, at the Bethany Lutheran Church in Iowa Falls. Erwin was buried in the Hubbard Cemetery in Hubbard. The Boeke Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

Erwin Henry Boeke, was born on October 12, 1917 in Hubbard, the son of W.C. and Augusta (Denker) Boeke. Erwin was raised in Hubbard. He was confirmed at the St. John's United Church of Christ in Hubbard. Erwin attended the Hubbard School and graduated with the class of 1935. After graduation he worked on the farm as a hired man. He bought the Sinclair gas truck and worked until he went into the service on March 1, 1942. On October 24, 1942, he was united in marriage to Lillian Girouex in Omaha, Nebraska while he was attending mechanics school at Fort Crook. He was a member of the 772nd Tank Destroyer Battalion during World War II. Erwin was stationed in Missouri, Nebraska, Texas, Tennessee, Kentucky and Louisiana. He was overseas and participated in the Battle of the Belgium Bulge plus two other major battles. He was honorably discharged on November 17, 1945.

Erwin and Lillian began farming on his parents' farm southeast of Hubbard on March 1, 1946. Later they moved to the Louis Brunemeier farm and lived there five years. In 1953, they also farmed a farm near Ames where the Animal Disease Lab is now. Then in the spring of 1956, they moved to Radcliffe and lived on the A.M. Eller farm for five years. Erwin was hired by the Farm Service Company as a petroleum salesman and had a farm sale February 8, 1961, at which time they moved into Radcliffe. In 1993, they sold their house in Radcliffe and moved into the house next to the Boeke Funeral Home in Radcliffe and worked for Mark Boeke until 1999. Erwin and Lillian then moved to Iowa Falls.

Erwin was a member of the Bethany Lutheran Church in Iowa Falls, Iowa Falls American Legion, as well as a member and past commander of the Hubbard and Radcliffe American Legions. He loved to garden, spending time with his family and his coffee buddies.

Erwin is survived by his wife, Lillian; one daughter, Lois and son-in-law, Don Jones, all of Iowa Falls; three sons, Carl Boeke and wife, Deb of Lakeville, Minnesota, James Boeke and wife, Ina of Cedar Rapids and Randall Boeke and wife, Connie of Highlands, Texas; eight grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; and one step-great-grandson.
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Norman Jacob Hansen
Monday, June 7, 2010

June 9, 2010

HAMPTON—Norman Jacob Hansen, 92, of Hampton, passed away on Monday, June 7, 2010, at the Franklin General Hospital Nursing Facility in Hampton.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Thursday, June 10, at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Hampton, with the Rev. Karl Bollhagen officiating. Burial will take place in the Hampton Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4-7:00 p.m., on Wednesday, at the Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Hampton.
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Deloris Vivian (Olson) Abbot
Monday, June 7, 2010

June 12, 2010

CLARION—Deloris Vivian (Olson) Abbott, 89, of Eagle Grove, died on Monday, June 7, 2010, at the Wright Medical Center in Clarion.

Funeral services were held on Thursday, June 10, at the Ewing Funeral Home, Clarion, with Pastor Warren Curry officiating. Burial was in the Graceland Cemetery near Rowan.
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Breanna M. Christensen
Monday, June 7, 2010

June 12, 2010

WELLSBURG—Breanna M. Christensen, 14, of rural Wellsburg, died on Monday, June 7, 2010, at the Grundy Memorial Hospital in Grundy Center.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Saturday, June 12, at the Colfax Center Presbyterian Church, rural Holland, with burial in the Oak Hill Cemetery in Parkersburg. Visitation will be one hour before the services at the church. The Redman-Schwartz Funeral Home in Parkersburg is in charge of the arrangements.
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William Clark Gleisner
Tuesday, June 8, 2010

June 12, 2010

GENEVA—William Clark Gleisner, 80, of Geneva, passed away on Tuesday, June 8, 2010, at the Franklin General Hospital in Hampton.

Funeral services were held on Friday, June 11, at the St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Hampton, with Fr. Bernard Grady officiating. Burial will be at a later date in the Mount Olivet Cemetery in Waukon. The Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Hampton was in charge of the arrangements.
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Kathy Waddell
Saturday, June 12, 2010

June 16, 2010

CLARION—Kathy Waddell, 59, of Clarion, passed away on Saturday, June 12, 2010, at the Iowa Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Wednesday, June 16, at the United Methodist Church in Clarion, with the Revs. Don Morrison and Earnest Baiotto officiating. Burial will be at a later date. Visitation will be one hour before the services at the church. The Ewing Funeral Home in Clarion is in charge of the arrangements.
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DeLilah P. Whitmire
Saturday, June 12, 2010

June 16, 2010

CONRAD—DeLilah P. Whitmire, 84, of Conrad, formerly of Wellsburg, passed away on Saturday, June 12, 2010, at the Oakview Nursing Center in Conrad.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., on Wednesday, June 16, at the St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in rural Wellsburg, with Pastor Gary Burkhalter officiating. Interment will follow in the St. Paul’s Lutheran Church Cemetery. The Doyen-Abels Funeral Home in Wellsburg is in charge of the arrangements.
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Dale W. Duffy
August 7, 1923-June 13, 2010

June 16, 2010

IOWA FALLS—Dale W. Duffy, 86, of Iowa Falls, died on Sunday, June 13, 2010, at the Scenic Manor Nursing Home in Iowa Falls.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Wednesday, June 16, at the First United Methodist Church in Iowa Falls, with burial in the Union Cemetery. The Surls Funeral Home in Iowa Falls is in charge of the arrangements.

Dale Wallace Duffy, was born on August 7, 1923 in Clemons, to Benjamin and Bessie Duffy. He spent some of his early years in Kansas but graduated from the Clemons High School in 1943, where he enjoyed playing basketball and baseball. Dale was married to Zola Smith of Colo on March 15, 1947, at the Little Brown Church in Nashua. He worked at Lenox Manufacturing in Marshalltown after they were married and then as a hired man for four years in Clemons. Dale and Zola joined the Ellis Methodist Church when they moved to Iowa Falls in 1951 to begin farming on their own.

Dale loved his family and farming. He was a devoted husband to Zola for 63 years and the beloved father of Randy, Carolyn and Annette; grandfather to Sherri, Scott, Carisa and Collin; and great-grandfather to Madison and Lily.

Dale is survived by his wife, Zola; one son and daughter-in-law, Randy and Judy Duffy of Iowa Falls; a daughter and son-in-law, Carolyn and Coy Patton of Poplar Bluff, Missouri and a daughter, Annette Duffy of Des Moines; four grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; two brothers, Wallace Duffy of Arizona and John Duffy of Marshalltown; five sisters, LaVerne Huseboe, Luella Poe and Bernadell Lilly, all of Marshalltown, Helen Stonewall of Peotone, Illinois and Charlotte Lancaster of Scottsdale, Arizona.

He was preceded in death by his parents; four brothers, Clarence Duffy, Glen Duffy (Newton), Marion and Merle Duffy (both from Marshalltown); and two sisters, Bernadine Duffy (Clemons) and Pearl Hennis (Marshalltown).
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Eugene T. Ruter
April 19, 1929-June 14, 2010

June 16, 2010

WELLSBURG—Eugene T. Ruter, 81, of Wellsburg, died on Monday, June 14, 2010, at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City.

Visitation will be held on Friday, June 18, from 5-8:00 p.m., at the Wellsburg Reformed Church in Wellsburg. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, June 19, at 1:30 p.m., also at the Wellsburg Reformed Church. The Sietsema Funeral Home of Ackley is in charge of the arrangements.

Eugene was born on April 19, 1929, to Herman and Etta Stoehr Ruter in Shiloh Township, Grundy County, where he lived and farmed for his entire life. A 1946 graduate of the Wellsburg Community High School, Ruter was married to Thelma Okones at the Wellsburg Reformed Church on November 6, 1952. From 1948 to 1955, he served in the U.S. Army National Guard.

Eugene was formerly deacon in the Wellsburg Reformed Church and president of the Wellsburg Community Club. Since 1978, he has sat on the Grundy County Planning and Zoning Commission and has served on occasion as its chairman.

Eugene is survived by his wife, Thelma of Wellsburg; son, Allan and daughter-in-law, Jill (Mussay) and grandsons, Karl and Edward Ruter, all of Glenview, Illinois; daughter, Teresa and son-in-law, Michael Kelly of Iowa City and grandsons, Walter Kelly of Iowa City and James Kelly of Vinton; sister, Erma and brother-in-law, Duane Meyer of Marshalltown; brothers-in- law and wives, Lee and Glenda (Harlan) Okones and Neil and Janice (Etjen) Okones, all of Wellsburg; great-aunts, Emma (Ruter) deNeui of Ackley and Alice Ruter of Wellsburg; 10 nieces and nephews; and a host of relatives and friends.

Memorial gifts may be directed to the Caring Fund of the University of Iowa Foundation, Iowa City, Iowa.
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Richard Hinderaker
Monday, June 14, 2010

June 19, 2010

STORY CITY—Richard Hinderaker, 85, of Story City, died on Monday, June 14, 2010, at the Hubbard Care Center in Hubbard.

Funeral services were held on Friday, June 18, at the Salem Lutheran Church, rural Radcliffe, with burial in the Radcliffe Cemetery. The Boeke Funeral Home in Radcliffe was in charge of the arrangements.
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Alvin Boyenga
May 3,1924-June 15, 2010

June 19, 2010

ACKLEY—Alvin Boyenga, 86, of Ackley, passed away on Tuesday, June 15, 2010, at the North Iowa Mercy Medical Center, Mason City.

Memorial services were held on Thursday, June 17, at the United Methodist Church, Ackley, with inurnment in the East Friesland Cemetery, rural Ackley. Military honors were provided by the Elliott-Keninger American Legion Post No. 252, Ackley. The Linn's Funeral Homes Ackley Chapel was in charge of the arrangements.

Alvin Boyde Boyenga, was born on May 3, 1924, the son of Tena [Bleeker] and Edward Boyenga at the family home in Osceola Township, near Faulkner. He attended rural a Faulkner Country School through the fourth grade and then attended and graduated from the Ackley Community Schools, with the class of 1942. Alvin served with the U.S. Army during World War II, serving in the Asiatic-Pacific Theater of Operations in Okinawa and Korea. On August 18, 1954, he was united in marriage to Esther Louise Van Loh at her parents' home in Ackley. To this union a daughter, Sharon, was born. Alvin worked for Ralston Purina, Boyt Manufacturing and the Swift Co., all of Iowa Falls and then went to work for more than 20 years at Ackley Foods, Ackley. He also worked for J.M. Hunt and Sons during harvest season.

He was a former member of the East Friesland Presbyterian Church, a charter member of the Faith Presbyterian Church and currently a member of the United Methodist Church, Ackley. He was also a long-time member of the Ackley Elliot-Keninger American Legion Post No. 252.

Alvin Boyenga is survived by his daughter, Sharon Boyenga of Ackley; two sisters, Marion Bodecker of Waterloo and Betty (Jim) Wilkens of Marshalltown; a sister-in-law, Helen Benning of Ackley; and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Edward and Tena Boyenga; his wife, Esther Boyenga; two brothers, Arlys Boyenga and Edward Boyenga; a nephew, Greg Boyenga; and a niece, Susan Bristley.
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James "Dutch" Wiley
Tuesday, June 15, 2010

June 19, 2010

ALLISON—James "Dutch" Wiley, 86, of Allison, died on Tuesday, June 15, 2010, at the Rehabilitation Center of Allison, from natural causes.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Saturday, June 19, at the Bethel Lutheran Church, with burial in the Oak Hill Cemetery, both in Parkersburg. Visitation will be one hour prior to the services at the church. The Redman-Schwartz Funeral Home in Parkersburg is in charge of the arrangements.
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Ardelle R. (Olsen) Packard
March 29, 1922-June 18, 2010

June 23, 2010

SANTA FE, N. M.—Ardelle R. (Olsen) Packard, died peacefully on Friday, June 18, 2010, in Santa Fe, New Mexico.

Memorial services will be held on Thursday, June 24, at 10:30 a.m., at the Surls Funeral Home, Alden, followed by interment in the Alden Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the National Alzheimer's Association.

Ardelle was born on March 29, 1922 in Alden, to Raymond and Anna (Graff) Olsen. She graduated from the Hamilton Business College in Mason City and moved to Washington, D.C., to begin her long career with the federal government. She married Joseph M. Packard (deceased 1998) and had two daughters, Ann Thomas and Cathy Licata. In 1991, Ardelle and Joe returned to Mason City to join her sister, Elva V. Olsen (deceased 2009).

Surviving family includes Bron (Gail) Thomas of Akron, Ohio; Cathy (Bill) Licata of Santa Fe, New Mexico; beloved grandsons Bron (Kim) Thomas and Joe (Jessica) Thomas of Akron and Scott (Alicia) Licata of Waltham, Massachusetts; sisters-in-law, Rosemary Olsen of Alden, Mary Lou Olsen of Ballwin, Missouri and Maxine Packard of Webster City; plus numerous nieces and nephews.
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Elva R. Davis
March 9,1917-June 19, 2010

June 23, 2010

RADCLIFFE—Elva Davis, 93, of Radcliffe, died on Saturday, June 19, 2010, at the Scenic Manor in Iowa Falls.

Funeral services were held on Tuesday, June 22, at the St. John's United Methodist Church in Radcliffe, with the Revs. Brian McNamara and Rudy Trusheim officiating. Burial was in the Radcliffe Cemetery.

The Boeke Funeral Home in Radcliffe, was in charge of the arrangements.

Elva Ruth Davis, was born on March 9, 1917, on the homestead farm northeast of Radcliffe, to Elmer and Lydia (Kuhfus) Wykle. She attended the Sherman #5 Rural School and graduated from the Radcliffe High School in 1933. On November 23, 1939, Elva was united in marriage to Claude Davis in Dubuque. They lived and farmed many years on their farm northwest of Radcliffe, until moving to town in 1979.

She was a member of the Evergreen EUB Church until the merger with St. John's Methodist Church in Radcliffe. Elva loved children and taught Sunday School for many years and was a loving wife, mother and grandmother.

Elva is survived by her five children, Marlene Bailey and husband, Jim of Lockwood, Missouri, Jean Benham and husband, Doug of Stoughton, Wisconsin, Larry Davis and Claudia of Radcliffe, Ken Davis and wife, Janet of Cedar Rapids and Steve Davis and wife, Marcia of Radcliffe; 11 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and six sisters-in-law, Esther Wykle of Iowa Falls, Bernice Wykle of State Center, Wilma Wykle of Radcliffe, Mardell Davis of Fayette, Pearle Wienke of Rockford, Illinois and Bessie Davis of Indiana.

Elva was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Claude; brothers, Wendell Wykle, Carroll Wykle and Leo Wykle; a sister, Mabel Knight; two granddaughters, April and Emily; and one great-granddaughter, Emma.
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Leonard A. Greiner
March 9, 1920-June 19, 2010

June 26, 2010

IOWA FALLS—Leonard A. Greiner, 90, of Iowa Falls, Iowa, passed away on Saturday, June 19, 2010, at his home.

A Mass of Christian Burial was held on Tuesday, June 22, at the St. Mark Catholic Church, Iowa Falls, with Father Paul Baldwin officiating. Burial was in the St. Mark Cemetery, Iowa Falls, with military honors provided by the Hyman-Peavey American Legion Post No. 188, Iowa Falls. Memorials may be directed to the Hospice of North Iowa, Mason City, Iowa or to the St. Mark Catholic Church, Iowa Falls. The Linn's Funeral Homes Iowa Falls Chapel was entrusted with the arrangements.

Alfred "Leonard" Terence Greiner, was born on March 9, 1920 at Ogilvie, Manitoba, Canada, the son of Margaret [Bohrofen] and George Alexander Greiner. He graduated from the Hudson, Iowa, Community Schools. He enlisted in the United States Army on March 13, 1942 and on November 2, 1943, he was discharged as a Sergeant so he could reenlist on November 3, 1943, as a First Lieutenant. He served as a pilot during the Normandy and Southern France and Western Europe Campaigns, receiving several Battle Participation Credits, the American Legion Medal for outstanding work, the 1st Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster to the Air Medal and the Purple Heart. He was retired on August 29, 1945. On January 30, 1946, Leonard was united in marriage to Mary Louise Hermann at Roseville, Iowa. To this union five children were born, Margaret, James, Steven, Joan and John. The couple farmed northeast of Alden for many years.

He was a member of the Hyman-Peavey American Legion Post # 188, Iowa (Past Commander), also Past Commander of the Hardin County Contingent of the American Legion, the Highland Golf Club and former member of the Iowa Falls Kiwanis.

Leonard is survived by his wife, Mary Greiner of Iowa Falls; his children, James (Barbara) Greiner of Iowa Falls, Steven (Beverly) Greiner of Ackley and Joan (Randy) Jennings of Iowa Falls; eight grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and a sister, Dorothy Pitts of Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

He was preceded in death by his parents, George and Margaret Greiner; a daughter, Margaret Louise Greiner and infant son, John Greiner; brothers, John Greiner, Paul Greiner, Joseph Greiner, Lawrence Greiner and Raymond Greiner; and sisters, Veronica Greiner, Eda Sherry, Leona Merfeld and Cathryn Gerhard.
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Wayne Stewart
April 10,1918-June 19, 2010

June 30, 2010

RADCLIFFE—Wayne Stewart, 92, died on Saturday, June 19, 2010, at his home in Radcliffe, surrounded by family, friends and loved ones.

Memorial services will be held at the United Church of Christ in Alden, on Saturday, July 3, at 2:00 p.m.

Born in Fayette on April 10, 1918, Wayne spent his childhood in West Point, Nebraska earning his B.A. Degree from Nebraska Wesleyan. He served in World War II as a pilot in CBI and earned the Distinguished Flying Cross three times. Returning from overseas, Wayne was united in marriage to Mary Carey and he worked for the Roy S. Durstine Ad Agency in Manhattan and the Leo Burnett Ad Agency in Chicago. After being widowed, Wayne married Ruth Sandfos, a widow with a young daughter, Mary. They then moved to St. Louis where he worked for Gardner Advertising.

Wanting to return to their small-town roots, Wayne and Ruth moved to Orange City, where they ran the Sioux County Capital, the local newspaper, for over a decade. In 1974, Wayne and Ruth moved to Alden so Wayne could take a job teaching at Ellsworth Community College and later serve as advertising director for Riverside Book and Bible. He retired in 1988. He was widowed again later that year.

In 1990, Wayne married for the final time to Dorothy Johnson Muscolo. They resided in Portland, Oregon, but made frequent trips back to visit friends and family. Their time together ended in 2000 with Dorothy's death.

Wayne leaves behind to celebrate his life a daughter, Dr. Jean (and Chuck) Griesel of Woodbine and their four sons, Jim (and Tamara) of Boscobel, Wisconsin, Chad (and Teresa) of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Rob of Madison, Wisconsin and Dan of Woodbine; a son, Robert (and Alicia) Stewart and their children, Susana and Patrick, all of Los Angeles, California; a daughter, Susan (Brian Weigel) Stewart of Radcliffe; and a daughter, Jane (and Brian) Bangs of Dows and their children, Kate of Cedar Rapids, Dana of Washington, Iowa and Nick of Dows; his brother, Robert (and Dorothy) Stewart of Overland Park, Kansas; and sister, Joan (and Kent) Johnson of Oakland, Nebraska. The family Dorothy brought to him included daughters, Joyce Muscolo and her children, Patrick and Francesca; Jean Keenan and her sons, Aaron and Jeremy and husband, Jeffrey Funk; and Estelle Johnston and husband, Duane and children, Suzanne, Sarah and Darren. Especially precious additions to the family include Andrew and Rosalie Griesel, Michael Griesel and Natalie Nelson, great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Marian Carlton Urban and Verna Andersen; wives, Mary, Ruth and Dorothy; and daughter, Mary Morris.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials that will be directed to a charity of Wayne's choice.
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Mary Louise (Carman) Heilskov
Sunday, June 20, 2010

June 23, 2010

HAMPTON—Mary Louise (Carman) Heilskov, 89, of Hampton, passed away on Sunday, June 20, 2010, at the Franklin General Hospital Nursing Facility in Hampton.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., on Friday, June 25, at the St. John's Lutheran Church, rural Hampton, with burial in the St. John's Lutheran Church Cemetery. Visitation will be on Thursday from 4-7:00 p.m., at the Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Hampton.
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Roslynn F. Ose
March 19, 1926-June 21, 2010

June 23, 2010

WILLIAMS—Roslynn F. Ose, 84, of Williams, died on Monday, June 21, 2010, at the Scenic Manor Nursing Home in Iowa Falls.

Memorial services will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Thursday, June 24, at the St. Mary's Catholic Church in Williams, with inurnment in the St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery. Family will receive friends on Wednesday, from 6-7:00 p.m., at the St. Mary's Catholic Church, with a Vigil Service at 7:00 p.m., followed by a Rosary Service. The Surls Funeral Chapel in Williams is in charge of the arrangements. Memorials may be directed to the Alzheimer's Association.

Roslynn Frances Ose, was born on March 19, 1926 in Williams, the daughter of Benjamin and Mary Ellen (Doyle) Simpson. She graduated from the Williams High School in 1943 and attended the Rochester School of Nursing. Roslynn was united in marriage to Marion Wendell Ose on November 26, 1947 in Webster City.

She was a member of the St. Mary's Catholic Church in Williams, St. Anne's Study Club, American Legion Auxiliary and had a special passion with the NEH Music Mothers.

Roslynn is survived by her two sons, Carroll Ose and wife, Judy of Blairsburg and Wendell Ose and wife, Lynda of Reston, Virginia; a daughter, Maureen Ose and husband, Robert McMaster of Lincoln, Nebraska; seven grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and three brothers-in-law, Enlow Ose and wife, Melena of Sacramento California, Leon Brandt of Ames and Lawrence Schweppe of Baldwin Park, California.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Marion and six siblings, Everett Simpson, Kenneth Simpson, Glendola Schweppe, Nona Mae Wickline, Celeste Ryan and Marjorie McFarlane.
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Ethel Williams
July 9, 1919-June 23, 2010

June 26, 2010

IOWA FALLS—Ethel Williams, 90, of Iowa Falls, Iowa, passed away on Wednesday, June 23, 2010, at the Scenic Manor Iowa Falls.

Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m., on Monday, June 28, at the First United Methodist Church, Iowa Falls, with burial to follow in the Northlawn Memory Gardens Cemetery, Iowa Falls. A time of visitation will be from 2-4:00 p.m., on Sunday, at the Linn's Funeral Home, Iowa Falls.

Ethel Mae Eva Rounds, was born on July 9, 1919, at her parents home in Becker, Minnesota, the daughter of Florence Dell (McVicker) and Charles Stepford Rounds. She graduated from the Dows, Iowa Community Schools with the class of 1937. On August 26, 1940, Ethel was united in marriage to Elwood E. Williams at Mason City, Iowa. The couple came to Iowa Falls in 1942. She worked 30 years for the Iowa Falls Community Schools Food Service with most of her time spent at the Central School.

Ethel was a member of the First United Methodist Church, Iowa Falls, including the United Methodist Women and Sarah Circle and the Iowa Falls Garden Club.

Ethel Williams is survived by two daughters, Judy (Carroll) Paulson of Ogden and Linda (Bob) Schelling of Marshalltown; a son, Larry (Laura) Williams of St. Louis, Missouri; 17 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Ileen Garnsey and Joan King; and 1 brother, Virgil (Christine) Rounds.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Florence Rounds; her husband, Elwood "Shorty" Williams; and a daughter, Carol Newberg.
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Theresa Umscheid
August 2, 1942-June 25, 2010

June 26, 2010

IOWA FALLS—Theresa Ann Umscheid, age 67, of Iowa Falls, died on Friday, June 25, 2010, at home.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., on Tuesday, June 29, at the Immanuel Lutheran Church in Iowa Falls. Visitation will be from 4-7:00 p.m., on Monday, June 28, at the Surls Funeral Home in Iowa Falls.

Theresa Ann Umscheid, was born on August 2, 1942 in Whittemore, Iowa, the daughter of Daniel and Anna (Twait) Bleckwenn. She was united in marriage to George Umscheid on September 8, 1961 in Sisseton, South Dakota. She was Office Manager at River Hills Financial in Iowa Falls and was a member of the Immanuel Lutheran Church.

Theresa is survived by her husband, George; two daughters, Kim Wilkes and her husband, Ed of Las Vegas, Nevada and Mary Ann Umscheid and her fiancée, George McGlamery of Bellaire, Texas; a son, Tom Umscheid and his wife, Melissa of Wheat Ridge, Colorado; a sister, Eleanor Prentice of New London, Minnesota and a brother, Virgil Bleckwenn of Cylinder, Iowa.

She was preceded in death by her parents; and two sisters, Doris Kunz and Donna Baldwin.
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Dorothy L. Pruyn
July 1, 1918-June 29, 2010

June 30, 2010

IOWA FALLS—Dorothy L. Pruyn, 91, of Iowa Falls and formerly of Hampton and Latimer, passed away on Tuesday, June 29, 2010, at the Scenic Manor, two days short of her 92nd birthday.

In keeping with Dorothy's wishes her body has been cremated. There will be a memorial service at 3:00 p.m., on Friday, July 2, at the First United Methodist Church, Iowa Falls, with inurnment in the Union Cemetery, Iowa Falls. The Linn's Funeral Homes Iowa Falls Chapel has been entrusted with the arrangements.

Dorothy Lee Dickenson, was born on July 1, 1918, at her parent's home in Franklin County, Iowa, the daughter of John A. and Anna Joanna (Kuhlman) Dickenson. She graduated from the Owasa Community Schools with the class of 1935. On April 29, 1937, Dorothy was united in marriage to William Lyle Pruyn at Chillicothe, Missouri. Dorothy worked with Bill in the funeral business at the Sietsema-Pruyn Funeral Home in Latimer for many years. She was also a bookkeeper for the Latimer Grain Company for 16 years and had also worked 8 years for the Fashionette Dress Shop in Hampton.

She was a member of the First United Methodist Church, Iowa Falls and was a 52 year member of the United Church of Christ, Latimer. She was an avid sports fan, following the Iowa Hawkeye's football and basketball teams and the Minnesota Vikings.

Surviving Dorothy are two grandchildren, Steven (Jennifer) Pruyn of Alexandria, Virginia and Traci (Mike) Heidemann of Lakeville, Minnesota; five great-grandchildren, Anna Corinne and Claire Frances Pruyn of Alexandria, Virginia, Ashley Marie, Afton Pruyn and Adam Richard Heidemann of Lakeville, Minnesota; and a sister, Edna Jean Tillema of Kissimmee, Florida; daughter-in-law, JoAn Pruyn of Lawrence, Kansas; and dear friend, Robert Faris of Iowa Falls.

She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Joanna Dickenson; her husband, Bill Pruyn in 1990; her son, Murry John Pruyn in 2003; a sister, Minnie Leonard; and two brothers, Jack Dickenson and David Dickenson.
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Gerald Dean Lamasters
Tuesday, June 29, 2010

June 30, 2010

ELDORA—Gerald Dean Lamasters, 78, of Eldora, died on Tuesday, June 29, 2010, at the Ellsworth Municipal Hospital in Iowa Falls.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Friday, July 2, at the Creps-Abels Funeral Home in Eldora, with Pastor David Splett 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. Visitation is from 5-7:00 p.m., on Thursday, at the Creps-Abels Funeral Home.
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Family and friends are welcome to join for a memorial celebration of Greg’s life on Saturday, July 3, from 1-3:00 p.m., at the residence of Rod and Michelle Ryan in Eldora.
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William E. Zeeb
October 1, 1922-June 30, 2010

July 3, 2010

IOWA FALLS—William E. Zeeb, 87, of Iowa Falls, formerly of Eldora, died on Wednesday, June 30, 2010, at the Scenic Manor in Iowa Falls.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., on Saturday, July 3, at the Immanuel Lutheran Church in Iowa Falls, with Pastor Paul Beisel officiating. Burial will follow at 1:30 p.m., in the Eldora City Cemetery. Visitation will be at the church one hour prior to the services. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Creps-Abels Funeral Home in Eldora.

William "Bill", was born on October 1, 1922 in Papillion, Nebraska, the son of William Sr. and Amanda (Hauschild) Zeeb. On February 25, 1947, Bill was united in marriage to Leillia Marie Burns in Papillion. Bill and Leillia moved to the Eldora area in 1952. He was employed as a janitor for the Eldora High School for 23 years and he had also worked as a farmhand.

Bill was a long-time member of the St. Paul Lutheran Church in Eldora and was currently a member of the Immanuel Lutheran Church in Iowa Falls. He enjoyed gardening, walking and riding his moped and was an avid professional wrestling fan.

He is survived by his wife, Leillia; daughters, Imogene "Jean" Neubauer and husband, Laurence of Alden and Gloria Jorgensen and husband, Vance of Iowa Falls; sisters, Elizabeth Wilms of Papillion and Bernice Davis of Falls City, Nebraska; grandchildren, Shane (Tracy) Kienzle, Angela Kienzle, Timothy Jorgensen and Jessica Jorgensen; and great-grandchildren, Logan and Dakota Kienzle.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Albert, Louie and Henry Zeeb; and sisters, Carrie Nielsen, Lena Koke, Lillian Hayes and Frieda Godsey.
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