Bernice Stover
March 2, 1917-January 1, 2011

January 5, 2011

VINTON—Bernice Stover, 93, died on Saturday, January 1, 2011, at the Vinton Lutheran Home following an extended illness.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., on Wednesday, January 5, at the Phillips Family Center, 605 2nd Ave. in Vinton, where friends may call from 10:00 a.m. until the service time. Interment will be held at 1:30 p.m., on Wednesday, in the Northlawn Memory Gardens in Iowa Falls. In lieu of flowers memorial gifts may be given to the Vinton Lutheran Home.

Bernice was born on March 2, 1917 at Conrad, to John and Elizabeth (Hundertmark) Markwitz. She graduated from the Conrad High School. On January 8, 1937, she married Merle Stover in Missouri. He preceded her in death in August 1994.

Bernice was a member of the Methodist Church in Iowa Falls for over 50 years. A loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great-grandmother, she enjoyed cooking, quilting and sewing for family and friends.

Survivors include her daughter, Claudette (Mert) Alpers of Vinton; her sons, Ronald (Jean) Stover of Norfolk, Virginia and Jon (Mary) Stover of Iowa Falls; her grandchildren, Luann (Kurt) Karr of Vinton, Jolynn (Mike) Roths of Stevensville, Montana, Brent (Carrie) Stover of Florence, Kentucky, Kristin (Brian) Tidman of New Providence and Keith (Chrissie) Stover and Daryn (Jennifer) Stover of Norfolk, Virgina and Cindy Stover (Carl Whelan) of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; her great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren; her sister-in-law, Darlene Markwitz of Conrad; and many nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by three brothers and three sisters.
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Marie C. Ott
February 23, 1912-January 1, 2011

January 8, 2011

HUBBARD—Marie C. Ott, 98, of Hubbard, died on Saturday, January 1, 2011, at the Mary Greeley Medical Center in Ames.

Funeral services were held on Wednesday, January 5, at the St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Buckeye, with the Rev. Jay Jaeger officiating. Marie was buried at Northlawn Memory Gardens in Iowa Falls. The Boeke Funeral Home in Hubbard, was in charge of the arrangements. Memorials may be directed to the Hubbard Care Center or the St. Paul's Lutheran Church.

Marie Clara (Bartz) was born on February 23, 1912, on a farm near Highmore, S.D. She was the seventh of nine children born to Edward and Maria (Becker) Bartz. Marie received her education by attending country school and graduated from the Highmore High School. She then received her normal training so she could teach rural schools. She taught school for two years. While helping her sister care for a newborn, she met her husband, Arthur Ott, in Butterfield, Minn. They were married on April 10, 1937 in Hubbard, by the Rev. John Schliepsick. After their marriage, they moved to a farm northwest of Hubbard, where they farmed their entire working lives.

Marie enjoyed helping in the daily farming operations, gardening and cooking. She especially enjoyed spending time with her children and their families. She was an avid card and game player. She moved into the Sunrise Apartments in Radcliffe in 1989 and resided there until the fall of 2006. She has resided at the Hubbard Care Center since. She was an active member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Buckeye.

Those remaining to cherish her memory include her daughter, Joyce (Richard) Hanson of Hubbard; one daughter-in-law, Rita (Bob) Schmidt of Sioux Falls, S.D.; five grandchildren, Debra (Jose Bonilla) Weber, Kevin (Robin) Tuttle, Kari (Kyle) Janes, Kurtis (Sherry) Tuttle and Kory (Stacie) Tuttle; 16 great-grandchildren; 12 great-great-grandchildren; one great-great-great-grandson; four step-grandchildren; 10 step-great-grandchildren and five step-great-great-grandchildren; along with many other relatives and special friends.

Marie was preceded in death by her parents; one son, Wayne; her husband, Arthur; one brother; and seven sisters.
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Clarence Harold Bergman
Sunday, January 2, 2011

January 5, 2011

PARKERSBURG—Clarence Harold Bergman, 92, of Parkersburg, died on Sunday, January 2, 2011, at his home.

Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m., on Thursday, January 6, at the Bethel Lutheran Church, with burial in the Oak Hill Cemetery, both in Parkersburg. Visitation will be from 3-7:00 p.m., on Wednesday, at the Redman-Schwartz Funeral Home in Parkersburg and continue for one hour prior to the services at the church.
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Carolyn Ruth Petersen Eaton
June 25, 1920-January 3, 2011

January 12, 2011

CEDAR FALLS—Carolyn Ruth Petersen Eaton, 90, of Cedar Falls, died on Monday, January 3, 2011, at the Western Home Communities Elizabeth Martin Health Center.

She was born on June 25, 1920 in Waterloo, the daughter of James O. and Murial (Bishop) Lowe. Carolyn graduated from West High School in Waterloo. She married Parker N. Petersen on March 31, 1940, in Waterloo and he preceded her in death on September 30, 1995. She married James Eaton on December 12, 1998 and he preceded her in death on July 17, 2003.

In 1958, Carolyn and Parker opened and managed Carolyn's Fashion Fabrics in Cedar Falls and Waterloo. After a number of years they sold their business and purchased a farm where they lived until Parker's death. They enjoyed many years traveling and wintering in Arizona. Most recently, Carolyn lived in the Western Home Communities, where she enjoyed many friendships. She was a member of Nazareth Lutheran Church.

She is survived by two daughters, Sue (Jerry) Welden of Iowa Falls and Judy (George) Jorgensen of Cedar Falls; six grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and one sister, Virginia Buckingham of New Braunfels, Texas.

Carolyn was preceded in death by her parents; her husbands; and one granddaughter, Kathy Jo Cranston McFadden.
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Mildred Faye Van Hove
Monday, January 3, 2011

January 8, 2011

HAMPTON—Mildred Faye Van Hove, 87, of Hampton, passed away on Monday, January 3, 2011, at the Franklin General Hospital in Hampton.

Funeral services were held on Friday, January 7, at the Zion Reformed Church in rural Sheffield, with the Rev. Arthur J. Zewert officiating. Burial was in the Oakwood Cemetery in Ackley. The Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Hampton was in charge of the arrangements.
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Rollie Krieger
March 30,1940-January 4, 2011

January 8, 2011

IOWA FALLS—Rollie Krieger,, 70, of Iowa Falls, passed away Tuesday, January 4, 2011, at the Mercy Medical Center, Mason City.

Memorial services will be held at 1:30 p.m., on Saturday, January 8, at the Bethany Lutheran Church, Iowa Falls. Inurnment will be at Memorial Park Cemetery, Mason City. The Linn's Funeral Home Iowa Falls Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.

Rolland John Krieger, was born March 30, 1940, the son of Ida Dorothy (Albers) and Richard Carl Krieger. He attended the Mason City Community Schools, graduating with the class of 1958. He then attended State College of Iowa (UNI), graduating with a B.A. in science teaching in 1962. He taught school at the Rockwell/Swaledale Community Schools from 1962 to 1965, when he returned to college at Colorado State University, Ft. Collins, Colorado, receiving a B.A. degree in wildlife management in 1967. He worked for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service from 1967 to 1984. In 1984, Rollie purchased a greenhouse in Iowa Falls, being the proprietor of Krieger's Greenhouse, Floral, and Garden from 1984 until retirement in 2006. He chose to continue working for Iowa Select Farms and driving the Ellsworth athletic bus thereafter.

On June 11, 1961, Rollie was united in marriage to Patricia Ann Meeker at the Immanuel Lutheran Church, Mason City. To this union three children were born: Carol Lynn, John Rolland and Karin Elizabeth.

Rollie was a member of the Bethany Lutheran Church, Iowa Falls, where he served as usher, greeter and member of the choir for many years. He was also a member of the Iowa Falls Lions Club, served on the Iowa Falls Parks and Recreation Board of Directors, and was a former member of Iowa Falls Chamber/Main Street. He was an avid fisherman, loved the outdoors, and doted on his granddaughters.

Rollie Krieger is survived by his wife, Pat Krieger of Iowa Falls; his son, John Krieger of Laguna Hills, Calif.; his daughter, Kari Beth (Pat Perez) Krieger of New Franken, Wis.; two grandchildren, Anastacia Elizabeth Krieger and Alexandria Allana Perez, both of New Franken, Wis.; two sisters, Dorothy (Vic) Wenger of Minneapolis, Minn. and Gretchen (Del) Sparks of Portland, Ore.; one brother, Dennis (Diana) Krieger of Iowa Falls; and one sister-in-law, Ileta Krieger of Onslow.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Ida and Richard Krieger; an infant daughter, Carol Lynn Krieger; and one brother, Eugene Krieger.
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James "Edward" Faris
June 12, 1923-January 4, 2011

January 8, 2011

NEW PROVIDENCE—James "Edward" Faris, 87, of New Providence, died on Tuesday, January 4, 2011, at the Israel Family Hospice House in Ames.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Saturday, January 8, at the St. Mary's Catholic Church in Eldora, with Father Rick Dagit celebrating. Burial will follow in the New Providence Cemetery at 2:00 p.m., on Saturday. The Creps-Abels Funeral Home in Eldora, is in charge of the arrangements.

Ed was born on June 12, 1923, to James Howard and Edith (Seward) Faris on the Keller farm near Hubbard. He was the oldest of four children and attended school at Chester in rural New Providence, graduating from the New Providence High School in 1941. He served in the U.S. Navy in the Pacific during World War II. Ed returned to New Providence to farm and met Mary Tucker, marrying her on April 4, 1948, at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in St. Anthony. They are the parents of five children.

Ed enjoyed bird-watching from his easy chair. Spring brought the excitement of the hunt for a new crop of mushrooms. He loved to garden and shared the bounty of his harvest with friends and neighbors. There were numerous cream can dinners and breakfasts served at Reece Park and Gifford. He spent hours working in his woodworking shop, serving as tour guide for many visiting hunters, watching the eagles, and always had a good story to tell. He greatly enjoyed watching his grandchildren grow. He was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church and the Union American Legion.

Surviving is his wife, Mary; children, Denny and Dianne Faris of Union, Richard "Dick" and Cathy Faris of Eldora, Greg and Susan Faris of Plymouth, Minn., Kim and Nancy Faris of Union, and Kay and Denny Held of Hubbard; sister, Rosemary Wellman of Marceline, Mo.; brother, Gary (Joyce) Faris of Iowa Falls; sister-in-law, Zenna Faris of Marshalltown; grandchildren, Jacob, Jay, Wes, Clay, Whitney, Landon, Slade and Scott; great-grandchildren, Jade, Logan, Holden, Wyler, Joshua and Camryn; and by Rudy.

He was preceded in death by his parents and by a brother, Leo.
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Ray Kline
May 24,1925-January 4, 2011

January 8, 2011

IOWA FALLS—Ray Kline, 85, died on Tuesday, January 4, 2011, at the Heritage Care Center in Iowa Falls.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., on Saturday, January 8, at the St. Mark Catholic Church, with burial in the Alden Cemetery. The Surls Funeral Home in Iowa Falls, is in charge of the arrangements.

Ray Allen Kline, was born on May 24, 1925 in Iowa Falls, to Henry and Carrie (Rassmussen) Kline. Ray graduated from the Iowa Falls High School. On September 29, 1947, Ray was united in marriage to Carmella Ann Elbert at St. Cecilia in Algona. Ray was involved with the Knights of Columbus, Mid Iowa Work Shop, CIRSI Board, ARC, and the St. Mark Church. Ray owned and ran Ray's in Alden and also Ray Kline Real Estate.

Ray is survived by his wife, Carmella; a son, John (Jan) Allen Kline of Roland; daughter, Mary Ann Kline of Marshalltown; two granddaughters, Nicole Kline of Ankeny and Maria (Justin) Andersen of Ames; two great-granddaughters, Lillyan Grace and Faythe Andersen; and a brother, Hary Kline of Mesa, Ariz.

He was preceded in death by his parents, four brothers and five sisters.

Memorials to go to Central Iowa Residential Services Inc.
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Russell Stensland
Wednesday, January 5, 2011

January 8, 2011

RADCLIFFE—Russell Stensland, 88, of Radcliffe, died on Wednesday, January 5, 2011, at the Israel Family Hospice House in Ames.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Saturday, January 8, at the Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Radcliffe, with burial in the Radcliffe Cemetery. The Boeke Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
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Russell G. Bridges
April 1, 1933-January 6, 2011

January 12, 2011

DOWS—Russell G. Bridges, 77, of Dows, died on Thursday, January 6, 2011, at the Rehabilitation Center of Hampton.

Memorial services were held Tuesday January 11, at the United Methodist Church in Dows, with Pastor Kalin Fristad officiating. Burial will take place in the Fairview Cemetery in Dows at a later date. Russell has donated his body to the University of Iowa's Department of Anatomy. The Dugger Funeral Home of Dows is in charge of the arrangements.

Russell George, the son of Donald and Fern Carpenter Bridges, was born April 1, 1933, near Dows. He grew up in the Dows area where he attended schools. Russell graduated from Dows High School in 1951. He went directly into the U.S. Navy. Russell served his country in Korea from 1951 until 1956.

Russell was united in marriage to Patricia Schnieder on March 26, 1956, at the Little Brown Church in Nashua. The couple later divorced, but remained friends until his death. He began working with Morris Schaeffer Construction in Dows and then later moved to King Construction in Iowa Falls. Russell was employed by King Construction for 26 years, which later became C&R Bridges Erectors Company. Then in 1986 he went to work for Weideman Construction, until retiring in 1996. Russell raised his family and lived a major part of his life in Alden. In the last years of his life, he resided in California and then Dows.

Russell belonged to the American Legion Post in Alden and Dows. He was also a member of an American Legion Post in California. Russell, very proud of his service to country, also belonged to Veterans of Foreign Wars and Disabled American Veterans.

Russell is survived by his children, Carter (Kay) of Alden, Tanya Bridges of Dows, Kim Johnston (Rick) of Alden, Brenda Kurauskas (Al) of Alden, Todd (Dometila) of Ranchero Cucamonga, California and Melinda Life (Brad) of Ankeny; 13 grandchildren, Jennifer Bridges, Stephanie Frost, Kristen Bailey, Teresa Mueller, Brandon Bridges, Brian Fouts, Rick Johnston, Joe Johnston, Jered Johnston, Alexandra Kurauskas, Ryan Bridges, Zachary Wagoner and Parker Wagoner; 10 great-grandchildren; friend, Patricia Schnieder; and three sisters, Vivian Schaeffer of Ventura, California, Donna Johnson of Stratford and Helen Alverson of Dows.

He was preceded in death by his parents; step-mother, Marie Root Bridges; a brother in infancy; four sisters, Viola, Opal, Corrine and Eva; and two brothers, Virgil and Eddie.
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Marjorie J. (Sayer) Schwarck
August 24, 1922-January 7, 2011

January 12, 2011

NEW PROVIDENCE—Marjorie J. (Sayer) Schwarck, 88, of New Providence, went to be with her Lord on Friday, January 7, 2011 at the Eldora Nursing and Rehab Center in Eldora.

Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, January 11, at the Honey Creek New Providence Friends Church in New Providence. Burial followed in the Eastlawn Memorial Gardens in Eldora. The Creps-Abels Funeral Home in Eldora was in charge of the arrangements. Memorials may be directed to Quakerdale, Honey Creek New Providence Friends Church, or to the Chapel Cemetery Society.

Marjorie was born on August 24, 1922, in Nokomis, Saskatchewan, Canada, daughter of Charles A. and Tryphosa (Rorabaugh) Svendsen. She enjoyed Canada as a child and then moved with her family to the New Providence area in 1932. She graduated from the New Providence High School in 1941. On September 16, 1945, Marjorie was united in marriage to Wendell Robert Sayer and to this union were born children Philip, Brenda, and Janet. Marjorie and Wendell also added to the family a son, Chuck Emblen. Over the years many foster children also became a part of their family. Wendell departed this life in March of 1984. Marjorie was married to Dale Schwarck on December 26, 1987. Devoted, always by her side, Dale survives Marjorie.

Marjorie loved music and freely shared her talents with many; teaching piano and voice, serving as an organist, soloist, pianist, and as an accomplished whistler. Her involvement with young people involved serving as accompanist for vocal and instrumental contestants at local schools, leading Junior Choir and Choir at New Providence High, Youth Leader at New Providence Church, and teaching Sunday School. Marjorie also served as director at Dorothy's Senior Center in Eldora. She was a very active member of the Honey Creek New Providence Friends Church, the Chapel Cemetery Society, and a former member of the Eldora American Legion Auxiliary. She also enjoyed gardening and bird watching.

She is survived by her husband, Dale; children, Philip (Jan) Sayer of Nevada, Brenda (Bob) Crabb of New Providence, Janet Aswegan of Wabash, Indiana and Chuck Emblen of Johnston; grandchildren, Angie Sayer (Wes Moler), Nikki (Nick) Brubaker, Neena (Roger) Bentley, Carrie (Chad) Price and Jake Emblen; great-grandchildren, Nicholas, Emely, Lloyd, Zoe, Layne, Josey, Jessica, Daria and TJ; step-children, Rae Jean (Roger) of Albert City, Claudia (Lynn) of Lansing, Gaylene (Roger) of Ackley and Marty (Pam) of Eldora; step-great-grandchildren, Kris (Paul), Dan, Jordan and Jared.

Preceding her in death was her first husband, Wendell; her parents, brother and sister-in-law, Charles Svendsen Jr. and Beatrice; and grandson, Steve Sayer.

Marjorie had a deep love of God, family, her church family, friends and community, music, and life. She was generous of herself to a fault. We rejoice for her now!
© Iowa Falls Times Citizen 2011

Elaine K. Baugh
Friday, January 7, 2011

January 12, 2011

STEAMBOAT ROCK—Elaine K. Baugh, 63, of Steamboat Rock, died Friday, January 7, 2011, at the Grundy County Memorial Hospital in Grundy Center.

Following cremation, Elaine's family will gather to greet friends from 5-8:00 p.m., on Wednesday, January 12, at the Creps-Abels Funeral Home in Eldora.
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Marie Stucker
May 17, 1922-January 9, 2011

January 12, 2011

IOWA FALLS—Marie Stucker, 88, of Iowa Falls, passed away Sunday, January 9, 2011, at the Scenic Manor, Iowa Falls.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Thursday, January 13, at the St. Mark's Catholic Church, Iowa Falls. Inurnment will be at a later date in the St. Mark Cemetery, Iowa Falls. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Verle and Marie Stucker Scholar-ship Fund, 1100 College Ave., Iowa Falls, IA 50126. The Linn's Funeral Home, Iowa Falls, has been entrusted with the arrangements.

Marie Vivian Kelly, was born on May 17, 1922, at Waterloo, the daughter of Joseph and Rita (Burnham) Kelly. She attended the St. Mary's School in Waterloo, graduating from St. Mary's High School in 1939. As a young person she enjoyed playing the violin and playing tennis. She attended the University of Iowa and graduated from there in 1943 with a degree in pharmacy. After leaving college her first job was with Abbott Laboratories in Chicago, Illinois. She was involved with their research on the use of animal blood as an ingredient in a product used in fighting shipboard oil fires. Her second job was with Wesley Memorial Hospital in Chicago as a pharmacist. While working in Chicago she met Verle Stucker. They were married on July 27, 1946, in Waterloo.

Marie and Verle moved to Kearney, Nebraska, where he would continue his college education after interruption by World War II. She worked for local pharmacies while they resided there. Upon completion of Verle's degree at Kearney State, they moved to Bennington, Nebraska. Marie worked for pharmacies in the Omaha area. Their son Mike was born in Omaha in 1950. The family moved to Riverton, Iowa. While living there Marie worked for drug stores and pharmacies in Shenandoah and in southwestern Iowa.

In 1957, the family moved to Iowa Falls where she has resided ever since. During the rest of her working years, she was employed in several drug stores and pharmacies in Iowa Falls, Radcliffe, Hubbard and Eldora. She began the Pharmacy Department at Ellsworth Municipal Hospital and was the pharmacist there for many years. Marie enjoyed traveling the USA and several foreign countries with her husband, family and friends. She was a longtime member of St. Mark Parish in Iowa Falls.

Marie Stucker is survived by her husband, Verle Stucker of Iowa Falls; her son, Mike (Nikki) Stucker of Casper, Wyoming; three grandchildren, Corrie (Kevin) Whitman of Casper, Wyoming, TSgt Kodi Stucker of Robinson, Texas and Capt. Seansi Stucker of Augusta, Georgia; two great-grandchildren, Cole and Bryce Whitman of Casper, Wyoming; her two brothers: Eugene (Betty) Kelly of Fort Dodge and John (Corrine) Kelly of Waterloo; her sister, Marguerite Kyle of Ft. Worth, Texas; and their families. She loved her family deeply as she did her favorite dog, Sam.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Rita and Joseph Kelly.
© Iowa Falls Times Citizen 2011

Russell Peter Jensen
Tuesday, January 11, 2011

January 15, 2011

DES MOINES—Russell Peter Jensen, 74, of Bristow, formerly of Coulter, passed away on Tuesday, January 11, 2011, at the Community Living Center at the Vets Complex in Des Moines.

In honor of his 75th birthday, a memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Saturday, April 2, at the St. John's Lutheran Church in rural Hampton, with Pastor David Bernhardt officiating. A visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the church. Inurnment will take place in the St. John's Lutheran Cemetery. The Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
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Gladys R. Hodges
Tuesday, January 11, 2011

January 15, 2011

CEDAR FALLS—Gladys R. Hodges, 98, of Cedar Falls, formerly of Parkersburg, died on Tuesday, January 11, 2011, at the Windsor Nursing & Rehab Center in Cedar Falls, from natural causes.

Funeral services were held on Friday, January 14, at the Calvary Baptist Church in Parkersburg. Burial was in the Oakland Cemetery, Janesville. The Redman-Schwartz Funeral Home in Parkersburg was in charge of the arrangements.
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Geraldine Jean Day
Wednesday, January 12, 2011

January 15, 2011

DUMONT—Geraldine Jean Day, 82, of Dumont, passed away on Wednesday, January 12, 2011, at the Franklin General Hospital Nursing Facility in Hampton.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Saturday, January 15, at the New Hope Parish of the United Methodist Church in Dumont, with burial in the Dumont Cemetery. Pastor Mark Young will officiate the service. The Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Dumont is in charge of the arrangements.
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Freida "Elaine" Ostercamp
Wednesday, January 12, 2011

January 15, 2011

HAMPTON—Freida "Elaine" Ostercamp, 90, of Hampton, formerly of Aplington, died on Wednesday, January 12, 2011, at the Rehabilitation Center of Hampton, from natural causes.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., on Saturday, January 15, at the Aplington Baptist Church with burial in Pleasant View Cemetery, both in Aplington. Visitation will be on Saturday, from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the services at the church. The Redman-Schwartz Funeral Chapel in Aplington is in charge of the arrangements.
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Verla R. Nehring
Thursday, January 13, 2011

January 15, 2011

ANKENY—Verla R. Nehring, 72, of Ankeny and formerly of the Iowa Falls area, passed away on Thursday, January 13, 2011, at the Iowa Methodist Medical Center, Des Moines.

Memorial services will be held at 1:30 p.m., on Sunday, January 16, at the Linn's Funeral Chapel, Iowa Falls, with Pastor Ward Richards Jr. officiating.
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Bill C. Dick
Thursday, January 13, 2011

April 6, 2011

CARMEL, California—Bill C. Dick, 88, formerly of Iowa Falls, passed away on Thursday, January 13, 2011, at the Driftwood Health Care Center, where he had been a resident for two months.

Bill was born in Iowa Falls, where he attended Iowa Falls College, studying agriculture. Services will be held at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel in Carmel Valley, California and will be announced at a later date.
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Carl E. Kienol
February 10, 1928-January 15, 2011

January 19, 2011

IOWA FALLS—Carl E. Kienol, 84, of Iowa Falls, passed away on Saturday, January 15, 2011, at the Grundy County Memorial Hospital, Grundy Center.

Funeral services were held on Tuesday, January 18, at the United Methodist Church, Allen. Burial was in the Alden Township Cemetery, with military honors provided by the Collins-Dunning American Legion Post #201, Alden. Memorials may be directed to the Alden American Legion Post #201, P.O. Box 32, Alden, IA 50006. The Linn's Funeral Homes Iowa Falls Chapel has been entrusted with the arrangements.

Carl Emil Kienol, was born on February 10, 1926 at Popejoy, the son of Herman Carl and Ella Johanna (Hartkopp) Kienol. He attended country grade school and graduated from the Popejoy High School with the class of 1944. He served with the U.S. Army during the Korean War. On April 23, 1951, Carl was united in marriage to Norma Jean Zacharias at Ackley. To this union three children were born: Carroll, Cheryl and Michael. Carl worked as a manager for American Cyanamid, Alden, and worked for them over 56 years.

He was a member of the United Methodist Church, Alden; served as a volunteer firefighter with the Alden Fire Department starting in 1955 and retiring as the fire chief in 1990; served as mayor of Alden from 1968 to 1972; and was a member of the Collins-Dunning American Legion Post #201, Alden.

Carl E. Kienol is survived by his wife, Norma Kienol of Iowa Falls; his children, Carroll (Karen) Kienol of Waterloo, Cheryl (Darwin) Bates of Iowa Falls and Michael Kienol of Altoona; eight grandchildren, Erica Kienol of Waterloo, Aaron Kienol of Ames, Zachary Kienol of Waterloo, Daryn (Elisha) Bates of Grimes, Stephanie Bates of Le Sueur, Minn., Ashley Mitchell of Emmetsburg, Austin Kienol of Mallard and Anna Kienol of Mallard; one great-grandchild, Elizabeth Suter of Le Sueur, Minn.; and one brother, Glenn Kienol of Shelbina, Mo.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Ella and Herman Kienol; and three sisters, Ruth Rout, Marie Nielsen and Alice Watt.
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Margaret I. Jensen
Saturday, January 15, 2011

January 19, 2011

HAMPTON—Margaret I. Jensen, 87, of Hampton, passed away on Saturday, January 15, 2011, at the Franklin General Hospital in Hampton.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Wednesday, January 19, at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Hampton, with the Rev. Karl Bollhagen and Vicar Roy Berquist officiating. Burial will take place in the Hillside Cemetery in Sheffield. The Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Hampton, is in charge of the arrangements.
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Allan Dale Eide
Saturday, January 15, 2011

January 22, 2011

TUCSON, Ariz.—Allan Dale Eide, 69, formally of Alden and Iowa Falls, passed away on Saturday, January 15, 2011.

Funeral services were held on Wednesday, January 19, at the East Lawn Palms Mortuary, 5801 E. Grant Rd., Tucson, AZ 85712.
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Jerry Beers
January 9,1939-January 16, 2011

January 19, 2011

HAMPTON—Jerry Beers, 72, of Hampton and formerly of Alden, passed away on Sunday, January 16, 2011, at the Hampton Health Care Center.

Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m., on Thursday, January 20, at the Linn's Funeral Chapel, Iowa Falls. Burial will be at the Buckeye Cemetery, Buckeye. Memorials may be directed to the Hampton Care Center Activity Fund, 700 2nd St. S.E., Hampton, IA 50401. The Linn's Funeral Homes Iowa Falls Chapel has been entrusted with the arrangements.

Jerry George Beers, was born on January 9, 1939 at Iowa Falls, the son of Theodore and Ferne (Case) Beers. He has resided at the Hampton Health Care Center since 1974.

Jerry is survived by his cousins, George (Eide) Case of Clear Lake, Beth Crabtree of Iowa Falls and Phyllis (Ronald) Buckley of Leland, N.C.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Ted and Ferne Beers; his grandparents, Lorin and Ellen (Littschwager) Case; and two uncles, Dale Case and Derald Case.
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Jean A. Dreier
December 16, 1922-January 16, 2011

January 22, 2011

ELDORA—Jean A. Dreier, 88, of Eldora, died on Sunday, January 16, 2011, at the Valley View Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Eldora.

Funeral services were held on Thursday, January 20, at the Salem United Methodist Church in Hubbard, with the Rev. Corey Larson and the Rev. Brian McNamara officiating. Jean was buried in the Hubbard Cemetery. The Boeke Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

Jean Ann Dreier, was born on Dec. 16, 1922, on the Stielow family farm near Owasa. She was the younger of two sisters born to Henry and Nellie (Crippen) Stielow. She received her education by attending the Owasa Public School where she graduated with the Class of 1940. On Dec. 18, 1940, Jean was united in marriage to Stanley Dreier at the Salem Evangelical Church (now Salem United Methodist) in Hubbard. They started their married life on the Dreier family farm in the Point Pleasant community. They raised three unique children on this farm.

Jean was an attentive mother who always enjoyed her family and the timber area of the farm - a wonderful place to ride horses and have picnics. They moved to Eldora in 1972. She worked in a couple of retail stores and as a bank teller. She also loved to babysit with grandchildren, play golf and bridge, and read books. She was actively involved in the church, including ladies fellowship and the church choir.

Those thankful for having shared her life include her husband, Stanley of Eldora; one daughter, Sonja and her husband "Buzz" Rekers of Pleasant Valley; two sons, David and his wife Peg of Sandpoint, Idaho and Tim and his wife, Rita of Hubbard; six grandchildren, Angela and Jason Rekers, Jade and Josh Dreier, Brittany Koop and Tanner Dreier; six great-grandchildren; along with many other relatives and friends.

Jean was preceded in death by her parents; one great-granddaughter, Willow; and one sister, Cleo Ward.
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Denny E. "Irish" Bowers
Monday, January 17, 2011

January 22, 2011

ELDORA—Denny E. "Irish" Bowers, 51, of Eldora, died at his home on Monday, January 17, 2011.

No public services are planned at this time. The Creps-Abels Funeral Home of Eldora, is in charge of the arrangements.
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Helen M. Bullen
July 13, 1031-January 18, 2011

January 22, 2011

IOWA FALLS—Helen M. Bullen, 79, passed away on Tuesday, January 18, 2011, surrounded by her family.

A celebration of her life will be held on Saturday, January 22, at 10:00 a.m., at the First United Methodist Church in Iowa Falls. Family will be present one hour before the services.

Helen was born on July 13, 1931 in Hinsdale, Illinois, to Mark and Gladys Ferguson. She married John BuIlen on December 13, 1952.

She is survived by her sons, Mike (Linda) Bullen of Marshalltown and Dan (Beth) Bullen of Itasca, Ill.; her daughters, Amy (Bruce) Campbell of Norwalk, Janan (Doug) Burns of Johnston and Suzanne (Scot) Starbeck of Cedar Falls; her sister, Lila (Bill) Feltus of Charles City; her grandchildren, Katherine BuIlen, Mark Bullen, Sarah Bullen, Rachel Sullen, A.J. Burns, Alex Burns, Adam Burns, Jenna May Starbeck, Kari Sue Starbeck, Laura Lee Starbeck, Bridget Campbell, Justin Campbell, Nancy (Brent) Baerenwald and Jeff (Mandl) Beeghly; great-grandchildren, Lucas Halverson, Ashlee Halverson and Lindsay Beeghly; and many nieces and nephews.

Helen was preceded in death by her parents; sister, Jean Meyer; and husband.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Methodist church or to the family (Array Campbell, 1944 Swan Ct., Norwalk, IA) to assists in purchasing season pool passes for the less fortunate in Iowa Falls.

The Surls Funeral Home is assisting the family with the arrangements.
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Delene Faye Tjabring
Tuesday, January 18, 2011

January 22, 2011

APLINGTON—Delene Faye Tjabring, 70, of Aplington, died on Tuesday, January 18, 2011, at her home of natural causes.

Funeral services were held on Friday, January 21, at the Aplington Baptist 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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Richard D. Jensen
October 2, 1932-January 20, 2011

January 22, 2011

ALDEN—Richard D. Jensen, 78, of Alden, passed away on Thursday, January 20, 2011, at the Scenic Manor, Iowa Falls.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., on Monday, January 24, at the Linn's Funeral Chapel, Iowa Falls. Visitation will be from 4-6:00 p.m., on Sunday, at the funeral home. Burial will be in the Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Sioux City.

Richard Duane Jensen, was born on Oct. 2, 1932 at Mapleton, the son of Carl Mark and Wilma Opal (Connor) Jensen. He graduated from the Mapleton Community Schools with the class of 1950. He then served in the U.S. Army in Battery B for two years in Korea and then six years in the Army Reserves. On May 18, 1956, Richard was united in marriage to Ellen Leona Harlan at Sioux Falls, S.D. To this union two children were born, Kimberly and Debra. Richard had worked for Prestressed Concrete and was an auto mechanic with Richs Standard, Lynn's Standard, Beckman Ford and Doug Daniel Autoland, all of Iowa Falls.

Richard D. Jensen is survived by his daughters, Kimberly (Steve) Shane of Iowa Falls and Debra (Milton) Murphy of Iowa Falls; four grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Karleen (Dick) Karstens of Niceville, Florida and Virginia (Harlan) Southwick of Waukee.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Carl and Wilma Jensen; and his wife, Ellen Jensen.
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Louis F. Cardin
June 15,1929-January 21, 2011

February 5, 2011

PUNTA GORDA, FLA.—Louis F. Cardin, 81, of Punta Gorda, Florida, formerly of Cedar Rapids, Marshalltown, Iowa Falls, Jefferson and Guthrie Center, passed away on Friday, January 21, 2011, after a short battle with cancer.

Lou was the youngest of seven children born to Louis and Bertha Cardin of Sheldon, Iowa on June 15, 1929. He worked as a regional manager for Iowa Electric Light and Power Co. for 35 years. After retiring Lou worked for Century 21 Real Estate in Marion, Iowa. In 1989, Lou and his wife, Loretta, moved to Florida. They were married 55 years.

Lou was preceded in death by his loving wife, Loretta; daughter, Diane; sisters, Angie, Ann and Bernadette; and brothers, Lincoln, Clement and George.

He was an avid golfer and loved traveling. He leaves behind his love, memories, humor and legacy of hard work and perseverance to his three sons, Louis Jr. (Annette) of Vallejo, California, Lloyd (Diana) of Marion, Iowa and James of Milford, Ohio; four granddaughters, Taryn Cardin of Chicago, Emily Hoemberg, Amy Wright and Laura Bergen, two great-granddaughters and a great-grandson, all of Minnesota; and nieces, Ruth Viola and Cathy Conner.

He Will be greatly missed by the many friends who admired and loved him. Memorial services are planned for Saturday, April 16, at 10 30 a.m. at the Riverside Cemetery chapel in Marshalltown.
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Elizabeth L. Johnson
Friday, January 21, 2011

January 26, 2011

HIGHLANDS RANCH, Colorado—Elizabeth L. Johnson, 83, of Littleton, Colorado, formerly of Parkersburg, died on Friday, January 21, 2011, at the Clare Bridge Assisted Living in Highlands Ranch, Colorado.

Funeral services will be held at a later date. Elizabeth's body has been cremated at her request. The Redman-Schwartz Funeral Home in Parkersburg, is in charge of the arrangements.
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Edna Mae Bakker
January 11, 1930-January 22, 2011

January 26, 2011

IOWA FALLS—Edna Mae Bakker, 81, of Iowa Falls, passed away on Saturday, January 22, 2011, at the Heritage Care Center, Iowa Falls.

In accordance with Edna's wishes her body was donated to Des Moines University, Des Moines. Private family services will be held. The Linn's Funeral Home, Iowa Fads, was entrusted to handle Edna's wishes.

Edna Mae Tjarks, was born on January 11, 1930 in Franklin County, the daughter, of Minn O. and Agnes (Anderson) Tjarks. She graduated from the Iowa Falls High School with the class of 1948. Edna Mae was united in marriage to Norman Osvog in 1948. To this union three children were born, Anna Marie, Gregory and Lynn. The couple later divorced. On August 4, 1956, she was united in marriage to Mennie John Bakker at Iowa Falls. To this union two children were born, Valerie and Denise.

Edna was a homemaker, mother and grandmother. She was a member of the Bethany Lutheran Church, Iowa Falls, the Women of the Moose #1108, Iowa Falls and the Golden Antlers of the Moose.

Edna Mae Bakker is survived by her children, Anna Marie (David) Adams of Humboldt, Gregory Bakker of Hampton, Lynn Bakker of El Cajon, California, Valerie (David) Schaefer of Clear Lake and Denise (Mark) Haglund of Webster City; 13 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and one sister, Gladys Norris of Iowa Falls.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Agnes and Minn Tjarks; her husband, Mennie Bakker; and one sister, Betty Trittien.
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George H. Busch
Saturday, January 22, 2011

January 26, 2011

ALLISON—George H. Busch, 92, of Allison, died on Saturday, January 22, 2011, at the Bartels Lutheran Retirement Community in Waverly, from natural causes.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Friday, January 28, at the Trinity Reformed Church, with burial in the Allison Cemetery, both in Allison. Visitation will be from 4-8:00 p.m., on Thursday, at the Redman-Schwartz Funeral Home in Parkersburg and will continue for one hour prior to the services at the church.
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Sydney Early
Saturday, January 22, 2011

January 26, 2011

ACKLEY—Sydney Early, 88, of Ackley, died on Saturday, January 22, 2011, at the Presbyterian Village in Ackley.

Memorial services will be held at 10:00 a.m., on Saturday, January 29, at the Methodist Church in Ackley. Family will receive friends one hour before the services at the church. The Sietsema Funeral Home of Ackley, is in charge of the arrangements.
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Leona Van Dyk
Sunday, January 23, 2011

January 26, 2011

PARKERSBURG—Leona Van Dyk, 86, of Parkersburg, died on Sunday, January 23, 2011, at her home from natural causes.

Memorial services will be held at 2:00 p.m., on Friday, January 28, at the Faith Lutheran Church, with burial in the Oak Hill Cemetery, both in Parkersburg. Visitation will be from 5-8:00 p.m., on Wednesday, at the Redman-Schwartz Funeral Home in Parkersburg and will continue for one hour prior to the services at the church.
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Everett Lowell Strathe
July 3, 1918-January 24, 2011

January 29, 2011

HUBBARD—Everett Lowell Strathe, 92, of Hubbard, died on Monday, January 24, 2011, at the Hubbard Care Center, Hubbard. 

Funeral services were held on Wednesday, January 26, at the Salem United Methodist Church in Hubbard, with burial in the Hubbard Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be directed to the Hubbard Ambulance, Hubbard. The Boeke Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

Everett was born on July 3, 1918, to Herman and Alvina Kuhlman Strathe. He was a lifetime member of the Hubbard community, graduating from the Hubbard High School in 1936. Everett married Mildred Montgomery, a home economics and science teacher for the Hubbard School District, in June of 1942. He was inducted into the Army Air Force in July of that year, where he served as an aerial gunnery instructor in the U.S. and in England. During his service, Everett was awarded a special commendation for his leadership and enforcement of nighttime blackout procedures on the ocean liner Queen Mary during a transatlantic troop crossing. He was honorably discharged in October, 1945, and returned home to Hubbard to farm with his father.

Everett spent his life as a steward of the land. While still in high school, he crossed, raised and sold the first hybrid seed corn in Hardin County. Upon returning from military service, he farmed and sold hybrid seed corn under the brand Hubbard Seed. Everett was especially passionate in his work to build a quality herd of Aberdeen Angus cattle. He bred, showed and sold purebred Angus cattle for over forty years, having many local, state and nation champions.

Everett was a longtime member of the Salem United Methodist Church and served his church and his community in many ways. He was a member of the Iowa Angus Association and the American Angus Association, past director for the Farmer’s Cooperative and past president of the Hubbard School Board. It was his honor to be a sixty-five year member of the American Legion.

Those remaining to cherish his memory are his beloved family, three children, Dr. Monte Strathe of Hubbard, Jeanne and her husband, Dr. Cary Christensen of Overland Park, Kansas and Sterling and his wife, Pat Marinac of Iola, Wisconsin; six grandchildren, Tyler Strathe and wife, Stephanie, Cody Strathe and wife, Paige, Hillary Toot and husband, Austin, Josey Strathe, Matthew Christensen and wife, Jennifer and Megan Clark and husband, Paul; and two great-grandsons, Keegan Clark and William Christensen.

Everett was preceded in death by his parents; by Mildred, his wife of 54 years; and by his sister, Evelyn Orgell.
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Leonard Philip Pecha
Thursday, January 27, 2011

February 2, 2011

DUMONT—Leonard Philip Pecha, 84, of Dumont, passed away on Thursday, January 27, 2011, at the Franklin General Hospital in Hampton.

Funeral services were held on Monday, January 31, at the St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Hampton, with burial in the Dumont Cemetery. The Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Dumont, was in charge of the arrangements.
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Mary "Niki" Prochaska
October 1, 1951-January 29, 2011

February 2, 2011

IOWA FALLS—Mary "Niki" Prochaska, 59, of Iowa Falls, passed away on Saturday, January 29, 2011, at her home.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Thursday, February 3, at the Jackson Township Hall, Owasa. A time of visitation will be from 5-7:00 p.m., on Wednesday, at the Linn's Funeral Home, Iowa Falls. Burial will be at Berlin, Jackson Township Cemetery, Owasa. Memorials may be directed to the family c/o her husband: Dennis Prochaska, Iowa Falls, IA 50126. The Linn's Funeral Homes Iowa Falls Chapel has been entrusted with the arrangements.

Mary Nicolette "Niki' Robinson, was born on October 1, 1951 at Mount Pleasant, the daughter of William and Opal Dixie (Wrede) Robinson. She attended the Mount Pleasant Community Grade School and graduated from the Eldora Community Schools with the class of 1970. She also attended Ellsworth Community College in Iowa Falls. On November 26, 1971, she was united in marriage to Neil W. Lindsey at Eldora. To this union two children were born, Jami and Gabe. The couple later divorced. On November 30, 1999, Niki was united in marriage to Dennis Joseph Prochaska in Eldora. Niki was a pet groorner, owning and operating Tails End Pet Grooming in Hubbard for over 20 years. She was a lifetime member of the American Paint Horse Association. Niki was actively involved in tractor pulling, off-road rock climbing, going to races, spending time with her kids and grandkids and loved traveling in the RV with Denny.

Niki Prochaska is survived by her husband, Dennis Prochaska of Iowa Falls; her children, Jami Larson of Radcliffe and Gabe (Stacy) Lindsey of Kamas, Utah; her step-children, Joseph (Lisa) Prochaska of Alden, Jean (Andrew) Ziesmer of St. Charles, Illinois, Christopher Prochaska of Manawa, Michigan, Matthew (Teri) Prochaska of Ames, Tyler (Angie) Prochaska of Iowa Falls, Travis (Nicki) Prochaska of Iowa Falls and Terrance Prochaska of Mason City; and 19 grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Opal and William Robinson; and one sister, Judith Weigert.
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Lois M. Eberline
Saturday, January 29, 2011

February 2, 2011

DUMONT—Lois M. Eberline, 86, of Dumont, passed away on Saturday, January 29, 2011, at the Dumont Wellness Center.

Funeral services were held on Tuesday, February 1, at the Trinity Reformed Church in Allison. Burial was in the Oak Hill Cemetery in rural Bristow. The Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Dumont, was in charge of the arrangements.
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Hilda Hoogestraat Heerts
Saturday, January 29, 2011

February 2, 2011

PARKERSBURG—Hilda Hoogestraat Heerts, 90, of Parkersburg, died on Saturday, January 29, 2011, at the Maple Manor Village in Aplington.

Funeral services were held on Tuesday, February 1, at the Calvary Baptist 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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Ralph Wessels
Saturday, January 29, 2011

February 2, 2011

APLINGTON—Ralph Wessels, 78, of Aplington, died on Saturday, January 29, 2011, at his home in Aplington from cancer.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Thursday, February 3, at the First Reformed Church, with burial in the Pleasant View Cemetery, both in Aplington. Visitation will be from 4-8:00 p.m., on Wednesday, at the church and one hour before the services. The Redman-Schwartz Funeral Chapel in Aplington, is in charge of the arrangements.
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Elvira Engel
March 2,1919-January 31, 2011

February 5, 2011

ELDORA—Elvira Augusta Emma Engel, 91, of Eldora, passed away on Monday, January 31, 2011, at the Ellsworth Municipal Hospital in Iowa Falls.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Saturday, February 5, at the First Baptist Church in Eldora. Burial will follow in the Eldora City Cemetery. The Creps-Abels Funeral Home in Eldora is in charge of the arrangements. Memorials may be directed to the family.

Elvira was born on March 2, 1919 in rural Eldora, to Max and Eda Ziesman. She graduated from the Eldora High School. Elvira was united in marriage to Edwin Engel on September 6, 1939. They began their life together in Hubbard. They then moved to the Eldora area. She and Edwin moved into Eldora upon Edwin's retirement.

Elvira was a member of the First Baptist Church in Eldora and a former member of the Salem Evangelical Church in Hubbard. She was a former member of the Federated Club of Hubbard, a 4-H Club Leader and chairman of the Farm Bureau Ladies of Pleasant Township.

She is survived by her grandchildren, Jennifer (Mark) Boothby of Plano, Texas, Kyle (Susan) Keller of Celina, Texas, Wade Keller of Lawrence, Kansas and Ryan Keller of Kansas City, Missouri; six great-grandchildren; and sister, Norma (Willard) Fairchild of Waverly.

Elvira was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Edwin; daughter, Karen Jean Keller; and son-in-law, Ronald James Keller.
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