Telbert A. Tonderum
October 26, 1931-July 1, 2011

July 6, 2011

DOWS—Telbert A. Tonderum, 79, of Dows, died on Friday, July 1, 2011, at his home near Dows.

Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m., on Wednesday, July 6, at the First Lutheran Church in Dows. Pastor Ron Yarnell will officiate. Burial will take place in the Fairview cemetery in Dows. Graveside military rites will be conducted by the Dows American Legion Watson-Beach Post #523. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the services at the church on Wednesday.

The Dugger Funeral Home of Dows, is in charge of the arrangements.

Telbert Arlyn Tonderum, the son of Carl and Helena Christiansen Tonderum, was born on October 26, 1931 at Otteson. At the age of 6, the family moved to Dows. Telbert was educated in the Dows Community School. On November 3, 1951, Telbert was united in marriage to Eleanor Christensen at the First Lutheran Church in Dows. To this union two sons were born, Arlyn in 1953 and Larry in 1957. On September 3, 1952, Telbert began serving his country in the U.S. Army. He served during the Korean War and was honorably discharged on August 4, 1955. In 1955, he started to farm and retired in 1997. Telbert farmed his entire life in Dows. He then worked for Hagies in Clarion from 1995 until 1999.

Telbert was a member of the First Lutheran Church in Dows and the Dows American Legion Watson-Beach Post #523. He helped coach Arlyn's and Larry's softball games. Telbert was a key figure in the restoration of the Quasdorf Museum for the Dows Historical Society and has volunteered there since it opened. Telbert always had a friendly smile and was willing to help everyone. He could fix anything and fixed multitudes of projects for all over the years. Telbert will be remembered by many friends and family for his quiet and caring spirit.

Telbert is survived by his wife, Eleanor; brother, Merle and his wife, Loa Dell of Dows; grandchildren, Aaaron and Laura; and numerous other nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents; sons, Arlyn in 1999 and Larry in 2001; and three sisters, Jean Rostenbach, Evelyn Stebbins and Clareen Schmalzried.
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Alice Buss
Saturday, July 2, 2011

July 6, 2011

ALLISON—Alice Buss, 94, of Allison, passed away on Saturday, July 2, 2011, at the Franklin General Hospital in Hampton.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Thursday, July 7, at the Allison United Church of Christ, with burial in the Allison Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4-8:00 p.m., on Wednesday, at the Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Allison.
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Anna Mae Rewerts
Saturday, July 2, 2011

July 6, 2011

APLINGTON—Anna Mae Rewerts, 78, of Aplington, died on Saturday, July 2, 2011, at the Presbyterian Village in Ackley, from natural causes.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Wednesday, July 6, at the First Reformed Church, with burial in the Pleasant View Cemetery, both in Aplington. Visitation will be one hour before the services at the church. The Redman-Schwartz Chapel in Aplington, is in charge of the arrangements.
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Roscoe R. Whipple
Sunday, July 3, 2011

July 6, 2011

ACKLEY—Roscoe R. Whipple, 64, of Ackley, passed away on Sunday, July 3, 2011, in rural Ackley.

Funeral services will be held on Thursday, July 7, at 1:30 p.m., at the Geneva United Methodist Church in Geneva. Visitation will be from 5-8:00 p.m., on Wednesday, at the Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Hampton. Burial will take place in the Northlawn Memory Gardens Cemetery in Iowa Falls.
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Gladyce Edel
January 12, 1920-July 5, 2011

July 9, 2011

IOWA FALLS—Gladyce Edel, 91, of Iowa Falls, passed away on Tuesday, July 5, 2011, at the Scenic Manor, Iowa Falls.

A Mass of Christian Burial was held on Friday, July 8, at the St. Mark Catholic Church, Iowa Falls, with Father Paul Baldwin officiating. Burial was in the Union Cemetery, Iowa Falls. Memorials may be directed to the Hospice of North Iowa, Mason City.

The Linn's Funeral Homes Iowa Falls Chapel was entrusted with the arrangements.

Gladyce Marjorie Stockdale, was born on January 12, 1920, on the family farm north of Iowa Falls in Franklin County, the daughter of Margaret G. (Haydock) and Charles Ivan Stockdale. She attended country grade schools and graduated from the Iowa Falls High School with the class of 1937. In 1938, she was united in marriage to Arthur K. Palmer and after his death in 1950 she was married to Jerome Francis Edel in 1955. She was employed as a waitress for the Iowa Falls Sale barn and then as a cook for the Iowa Falls Community Schools for many years, retiring in 1982.

Gladyce Edel is survived by her children, Gary (Linda) Palmer of Iowa Falls, Sharon (Vernon Dale) Caruth of Iowa Falls, Rita Widmann of Alden and Barry Edel of Iowa Falls; 18 grandchildren; 37 great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; and one brother, Glen Stockdale of Clear Lake.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; a son, James Palmer; grandchildren, Tammy Caruth, Michelle Goodell and Rodney Palmer; a great-granddaughter, Faith Caruth; and a sister, Helen Stockdale.
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Theodore "Ted" William Maakestad
October 7, 1936-July 7, 2011

July 13, 2011

RADCLIFFE—Theodore "Ted" William Maakestad, 74, of Radcliffe, died on Thursday, July 7, 2011, at the Israel Family Hospice House in Ames.

Funeral services were held on Monday, July 11, at the Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Radcliffe, with the Rev. DeWayne Teig officiating. Ted was buried in the Radcliffe Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Our Savior's Lutheran Church, Radcliffe or the Riverside Lutheran Bible Camp, Story City.

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

Theodore William Maakestad, was born on a farm 2 1/2 miles north of Radcliffe on October 7, 1936. His parents were Arnold and Esther (Bjerkestrand) Maakestad. Ted graduated from the Radcliffe High School in 1954, Waldorf College, Forest City in 1956 and St. Olaf College, Northfield, Minnesota in 1960. He served in the U.S. Army from 1956 to 1958, with the 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment in Germany for 18 months. In 1961, Ted was united in marriage to Nancy Johnson at Trinity Lutheran Church in Ellsworth. Ted was a public school teacher in Minnesota and Iowa from 1960 to 1966. He worked as a field underwriter in the insurance industry from 1964 to 1980 and farmed in partnership with his father from 1970 to 1990. For the last 17 years of his career, Ted had worked as a student services financial aid advisor at Iowa State University in Ames. Although Radcliffe had been his home for many years, Ted and Nancy have lived in Medford, Minnesota, Dows, Garner and Ames.

Ted enjoyed fishing in his retirement years. He greatly appreciated all the support he received from friends, of which he had many. He never met a stranger and enjoyed "interviewing" a wide range of people.

Those remaining to cherish his memory include his wife, Nancy of Radcliffe; one daughter, Miriam Assef and her husband, Saied of Green Bay, Wisconsin; two sons, Michael and his wife, Sherry of Pella and Matthew and his wife, Amy of Roseville, Minnesota; 11 grandchildren; one brother, Philip of Renton, Washington; two sisters, Rachel Coltvet of Rochester, Minnesota and Lois Cary of Northfield, Minnesota; along with many other relatives and friends.

Ted was preceded in death by his parents.
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Geraldine Mae Biery
April 1,1934-July 8, 2011

July 13, 2011

IOWA FALLS—Geraldine Mae Biery, 77, of Iowa Falls, passed away on Friday, July 8, 2011, at the Scenic Manor, Iowa Falls.

Memorial services are pending with the Linn's Funeral Home, Iowa Falls Chapel. Memorials may be made to the family.

Geraldine Mae Tromp, was born on April 1, 1934 in Lakefield, Minnesota, to Bessie (Warren) and Cornelius Tromp. She graduated from the Gruver, Iowa, High School in 1951 and attended Buena Vista College in Storm Lake. On May 20, 1955, Geraldine was united in marriage to Murl Arthur Biery Sr. in Estherville. To this union four children were born, Marcia, Murl Jr., Dan, and Randy. Geraldine was a cook at the West Bend Community Schools and also at the Grotto Restaurant in West Bend.

She was in the West Bend Bowling League. She enjoyed Thursday Bible Study. She really enjoyed going out to eat on Fridays with the ladies and loved spending time with her children and grandchildren.

Geraldine is survived by her husband, Murl Arthur Biery Sr.; daughter, Marcia (Dave) Ziemann of Iowa Falls; sons, Murl Jr. (Janna) of Iowa Falls, Dan (Kelly) of Nora Springs and Randy (Linette) of Eldridge; seven grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

She was preceded in death by her parents; sister, Mary Reeves; and two brothers, Warren and Marion Tromp.
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Sandra Horn
April 6, 1939-July 8, 2011

July 13, 2011

GRUNDY CENTER—Sandra Horn, 72, of Grundy Center, formally of Iowa Falls, passed away on Friday, July 8, 2011, at the Allen Memorial Hospital in Waterloo.

Private graveside services will be at a later date. The Linn's Funeral Home Iowa Falls Chapel is assisting the family with arrangements.

Sandra Horn, was born on April 6, 1939 in Mason City, to Winifred Genevieve (Sain) and Lloyd Edward Peters. She attended school in Mason City. Sandra was united in marriage to Maurice Michael Horn in 1966. She was employed at Head Start.

Sandra is survived by her children, Kim (Jeffy) Abrams of Cedar Rapids, William Roger Horn of Las Vegas, Nevada and Russell Roger (Jean) Horn of Peoria, Illinois.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; sister, Patricia Duffney; and grandson, Ryan Abrams.
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Bertha Barz Aldrich
November 30, 1935-July 9, 2011

July 13, 2011

ALDEN—Bertha Barz Aldrich, 75, of Alden, passed away on Saturday, July 9, 2011, at the Israel Family Hospice House in Ames of complications of myelodysplastic syndrome.

Her body was cremated with the cremains to be interred in Graceland Cemetery at Rowan. There will be no funeral. A family and friends celebration of her life will be held at a later date. The Bacon Funeral Homes & Crematory is in charge of the arrangements.

Bertha was born during a snowstorm on a farm four miles south of Dows, on November 30, 1935. She was the fourth child of Herbert and Margaret Oleson Barz. She spent her childhood and high school years on a farm three miles south of Rowan, where she attended grade and high school. She graduated from the Rowan High School in the class of 1953. She was a member of the Blaine Livewires 4-H Club and showed her Ayrshire dairy cattle at the Eagle Grove Jr. Fair. She was the catcher on the Dows All Stars girls' softball team for many years, a team coached by her uncle, Ernest Barz. She was also an outstanding high School basketball player at the Rowan High School. She married Jerry Aldrich on September 20, 1953 and to that marriage were born three children, Steve (Nancy) of Dows, Doug (Gwen) of Bemidji, Minnesota and Carol (Steve) Scheid of Nevada, Iowa. She has two grandsons, Danial Scheid of Dubuque and Brian (Sarah) Scheid of Chicago, Illinois and a granddaughter, Dawn (Seth) Emerson of Fleetwood, North Carolina. After his graduation from Iowa State College, she followed her husband to El Paso, Texas, while he was in the military. They later resided on a farm north of Popejoy, then to Alden, then to Grand Forks, North Dakota and back to Alden where they lived at the time of her death.

Her work career included working at Schager Produce in Alden, the Sears catalog store in Iowa Falls, at Weaver Construction Co. and finally a 20-year career as a rural mail carrier for USPS. She had stints as a girls' basketball chaperone and as a Cub Scout den mother. Upon retirement in 2000, she helped her husband with their Christmas tree farm and pursued her many hobbies which included riding and training horses, flower gardening, pond gardening, making stained glass windows and Tiffany-style lamps, traveling, quilting, reading and competing as a senior athlete. In her younger years, in grade and high school, she spent many hours working with and riding her horse, Lucky. Later, in mid-life, she acquired Arabians of which she was quite proud.

Among these hobbies, in her later years, was her love of competition in track and field events. She competed at the state level in the Midwest and seven international senior Olympics. She earned more than 200 gold medals at the state level and seven Olympic medals in cycling (road racing), race walking, shot put and discus.

She is survived by her husband; her children and their spouses; her grand-children and spouses; a brother, Bill of Newton; a sister, Irene (Bob) Keleher of Fremont, California; her brother-in-law, Lee (Lynne) Aldrich; sister-in-law, Joan (Roger) Rietz; and many nephews and nieces.

She was preceded in death by her parents; a brother and spouse, Bob (Barbara) Barz; a sister-in-law, Donna (Bill) Barz; and her uncles and aunts.
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Mae C. Murphy
Saturday, July 9, 2011

July 13, 2011

HAMPTON—Mae C. Murphy, 94, of Hampton, passed away on Saturday, July 9, 2011, at the Franklin General Hospital Nursing Facility in Hampton.

Funeral services were held on Tuesday, July 12, at the First Congregational United Church of Christ in Hampton, with burial in the Hampton Cemetery. The Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
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Sandra Kay Fellmer
Monday, July 11, 2011

July 13, 2011

HAMPTON—Sandra Kay Fellmer, 71, of Hampton, passed away on Monday, July 11, 2011, at the Franklin General Hospital in Hampton.

Memorial services will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Friday, July 15, at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Hampton. Friends may call on Thursday, from 5-7:00 p.m., at the Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Hampton. Inurnment will take place in the Trinity Lutheran Cemetery in rural Hampton.
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Lila F. Harms
Monday, July 11, 2011

July 16, 2011

HAMPTON—Lila F. Harms, 81, of Hampton, passed away on Monday, July 11, 2011, at the Rehabilitation Center of Hampton.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., on Saturday, July 16, at the Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Hampton. Visitation will also be on Saturday, from 1:00 p.m. until the service time at the funeral home. Burial will take place in the Alexander Cemetery.
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David Thomas
February 19, 1946-July 14, 2011

July 20, 2011

ALDEN—David Thomas, 65, of Alden, passed away on Thursday, July 14, 2011, at his home.

A Mass of Christian Burial was held on Monday, July 18, at the St. Mark Catholic Church, Iowa Falls. Burial was in the Northlawn Memory Gardens Cemetery. The Linn's Funeral Home, Iowa Falls Chapel was in charge of the arrangements.

David Dale Thomas, was born on February 19, 1946 in Hampton, to Ethel Elizabeth (Johnson) and Frank Lester Thomas. He attended school in Geneva and Ackley, graduating in 1964 and attended Ellsworth Community College in Iowa Falls and the University of Northern Iowa. On October 4, 1974, he was united in marriage to Betty Ann Kielsmeier Prochaska in Elk Point, South Dakota. Dave was a real estate broker and property manager and owned Thomas Management, Inc. in Alden. Dave was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force, U.S. Army and Iowa National Guard, totaling 15 years of service. He was a member of the St. Mark Catholic Church, Masonic Lodge and Meadow Hill Golf Course.

David is survived by his wife, Betty; his children, Michael Thomas of Seattle, Washington, Joe Prochaska (Lisa) of Alden, Jean (Andrew) Ziesmer of St. Charles, Illinois, Chris Prochaska of Omaha, Nebraska, Matthew (Teri) Prochaska of Ames, Lesley Thomas and Shanna; 11 grandchildren; and one brother, Frank Lonnie Thomas of Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Dave was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Douglas Thomas; and his father-in-law, Everett Kielsmeier.
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Ardis Ankrum
Thursday, July 14, 2011

July 16, 2011

HUBBARD—Ardis Ankrum, 81, of Hubbard, died on Thursday, July 14, 2011, at the Mercy Hospital in Des Moines.

Funeral services will be held at 4:00 p.m., on Saturday, July 16, at the Salem United Methodist Church in Hubbard, with burial in the Rose Hill Memorial Gardens in Marshalltown. Friends may call at the church on Saturday, from 2-4:00 p.m. The Boeke Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
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Dolores E. Schear
Thursday, July 14, 2011

July 16, 2011

HAMPTON—Dolores E. Schear, 84, of Hampton, passed away on Thursday, July 14, 2011, at the Franklin General Hospital Nursing Facility in Hampton.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Monday, July 18, at the Hampton United Methodist Church, with burial in the Hampton Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4-7:00 p.m., on Sunday, at the Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Hampton.
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Janice Arlene Honold
Thursday, July 14, 2011

July 20, 2011

HAMPTON—Janice Arlene Honold, 71, of Hampton, passed away on Thursday, July 14, 2011, in Palo Alto County.

Funeral services were held on Tuesday, July 19, at the St. Paul's Lutheran Church, with burial in the St. Paul's Lutheran Cemetery, both in Latimer. The Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Hampton, was in charge of the arrangements.
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LaVonne "Bonnie" Conrad
Monday, July 18, 2011

July 23, 2011

HOLLAND—LaVonne "Bonnie" Conrad, 75, of Holland, passed away on Monday, July 18, 2011, at the Grundy County Memorial Hospital Long Term Care Unit while under the care of the Cedar Valley Hospice.

A funeral service was held on Thursday, July 21, at the Bethany Presbyterian Church in Grundy Center. Burial was in the Holland Cemetery in Holland. The Engelkes-Abels Funeral Home in Grundy Center, was in charge of the arrangements.
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Ronald Lee Hackley
Tuesday, July 19, 2011

July 23, 2011

CLARION—Ronald Lee Hackley, 70, of Clarion, passed away on Tuesday, July 19, 2011, at his home in Clarion.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m., on Monday, July 25, at the Clarion Church of Christ. Burial will be in the Graceland Cemetery in Rowan. Visitation will be from 5-7:00 p.m., on Sunday at the Ewing Funeral Home in Clarion and continue one hour prior to the services at the church. The Ewing Funeral Home in Clarion, is in charge of the arrangements.
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D. Everett Eide
July 20, 1924-July 20, 2011

July 23, 2011

RADCLIFFE—Donald Everett Eide, of Radcliffe, went to meet his Savior on his 87th birthday, July 20, 2011, at the Hubbard Care Center in Hubbard.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Saturday, July 23, at the Our Savior's Lutheran Church, Radcliffe, with the Rev. DeWayne Teig officiating. Interment will follow in the Radcliffe Cemetery. The Boeke Funeral Home, Radcliffe, is in charge of the arrangements.

Donald Everett Eide, was born on July 20, 1924, to Archie and Agnes (Bly) Eide at his parents' farm in Radcliffe. He was baptized on August 10, 1924 and confirmed on September 18, 1938, at the Bethany Lutheran Church. Everett attended country school through the eighth grade. On May 6, 1945, Everett was united in marriage to Darlene R. Bossard at the St. John's Lutheran Church in Hubbard. The couple had four sons, Dale, Donn, Dean and Daryl. During his lifetime, Everett was self-employed for many years. He also worked for Johnson Oil and the Farmers Coop Elevator, both in Radcliffe and for Hardin County.

He was a member of the Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Radcliffe. Family was very important to Everett. He truly enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. He also enjoyed attending auctions and antiquing.

Everett is survived by his wife, Darlene; sons, Dale (Ann) Eide of Chariton, Donn (Debbie) Eide of Newton, Dean (Sarah) Eide of Hubbard and Daryl (Melanie) Eide of Radcliffe; 11 grandchildren, Wyatt Eide, Abigail (Jason) Thompson, Shane Eide, Desiree Gabert, Dustin (Michelle) Eide, Darin (Meghann) Eide, Jess (Erin) Eide, Molly (Matthew) Schroeder, Marty (Kris) Eide, Luke Eide and Kyla Eide; 13 great-grandchildren; sister, Florence Harms; brother-in-law, Bill Bond; sister-in-law, Marie Bossard; and many nieces, nephews and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Archie and Agnes Eide; brother, Clarence Eide; sister, Dorothy Bond; brothers-in-law, Karl Harms, Frank Flanders, Bill Corbell, Lawrence Bossard, Harold Bossard and Edward (Rusty) Bossard; sister-in-law, Phyllis Bossard; nephews, a niece and great-nephews.
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Kenneth L. Bunger
January 14, 1933-July 21, 2011

August 3, 2011

WELLSBURG—Kenneth L. Bunger, 78, of Wellsburg, passed away on Thursday, July 21, 2011, at the Grundy County Memorial Hospital Long Term Care Unit in Grundy Center, while under the care of the Cedar Valley Hospice.

Funeral services were held on Monday, July 25, at the East Friesland Presbyterian Church in rural Ackley. Burial followed in the church cemetery. The Doyen-Abels Funeral Home in Wellsburg, was in charge of the arrangements.

Kenny was born on January 14, 1933, in Maynard, Minnesota, the son of Lubert and Johanna (Eckhoff) Reents. When Kenny was 4, his mother passed away and shortly thereafter, his father passed away. He lived with aunts and uncles for some time before he and his sister, Audrey were adopted by his parents, Lambert and Anna (Haupt) Bunger. Kenny graduated from the Wellsburg High School in 1950. He was drafted into the U.S. Army in 1953. When returning home, Kenny began his 50-year farming career. On September 20, 1966, Kenny was united in marriage to Betty Heikens at the Little Brown Church in Nashua. The couple welcomed three children.

Kenny is survived by his wife, Betty of Wellsburg; children, Karen (Alan) Hildebrand of Earlville, Keith (Kendra) Bunger of Wellsburg and Kevin (Amy) Bunger of Eldora; grandchildren, Katlyn, Kristine, Kara and Andrew Hildebrand, Keela and Kassidy Bunger and Ethan and Blake Richie; and sisters, Audrey Bunger and Lorraine Krausert.

He was preceded in death by his parents and adoptive parents; sisters, Helen Martins and Edith Henslin; and a brother, Harold Reents.
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Lois M. Balvanz
Thursday, July 21, 2011

July 27, 2011

ELDORA—Lois M. Balvanz, 97, of Eldora, died on Thursday, July 21, 2011, at the Valley View Nursing and Rehab Center in Eldora.

Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m., on Saturday, July 30, at the St. Paul Lutheran Church, with burial following in the East Lawn Memory Gardens, both in Eldora. Visitation will be held at the church one hour prior to the services. The Creps-Abels Funeral Home in Eldora, is in charge of the arrangements.
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Marvin Adelmund
Friday, July 22, 2011

July 27, 2011

PARKERSBURG—Marvin Adelmund, 81, of Parkersburg, died on Friday, July 22, 2011, at his home.

Funeral services were held on Tuesday, July 26, at the First Congregational Church with burial in the Oak Hill Cemetery, both in Parkersburg. The Redman-Schwartz Funeral Home in Parkersburg, was in charge of the arrangements.
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Floyd Birley
Friday, July 22, 2011

July 27, 2011

APLINGTON—Floyd Birley, 90, of Aplington, died on Friday, July 22, 2011, at The Presbyterian Village in Ackley.

Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m., on Friday, July 29, at the Bethel Reformed Church, with burial in the Bethel Reformed Cemetery, both in rural Aplington. Visitation will be from 5-8:00 p.m., on Thursday, at the church and will continue for one hour prior to the services on Friday. The Redman-Schwartz Funeral Chapel in Aplington, is in charge of the arrangements.
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Michael Kopecky
Sunday, July 24, 2011

July 30, 2011

FAIRFAX, Virginia—Michael Kopecky, 50, of Fairfax, Virginia, died on Sunday, July 24, 2011.

A funeral service was held Friday, July 29, at the St. Leo the Great Catholic Church, Fairfax, Virginia. Graveside services will be held at 11:00 a.m., on Wednesday, August 3, in the Union Cemetery in Iowa Falls. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Michael's memory to Capital Caring, Attn: Philanthropy Department, 2900 Telestar Court, Falls Church, VA 22042 or Father Martin's Ashley, 800 Tydings Lane, Havre de Grace, MD 21078. 

Michael was born in Sioux City, Iowa, to the late Jerry and Beverly Kopecky. He is survived by his loving wife of 20 years, Coleen MacKay, and his son, Jerry Kopecky. He is also survived by his sister, Crystal Inks and her husband, Michael, his brother, David and his nephews, Sean and Ryan Inks. He will also be dearly missed by countless friends.

He was a proud graduate of Iowa State University, a lifelong Green Bay Packers fan, known to some as "Green Bay Mike", coached his son in youth football and basketball and traveled to more than 40 countries throughout his career in government service. Mike was also known for his joke telling and delighted in sharing jokes with friends at any and every opportunity.

The Everly Funeral Home, Fairfax, Virginia, is in charge of the arrangements. The Surls Funeral Home is assisting with the local arrangements.
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Paul A. Meents
Saturday, July 24, 2011

July 30, 2011

HOLLAND—Paul A. Meents, 91, of Holland, passed away on Saturday, July 24, 2011, at the Allen Memorial Hospital in Waterloo.

A funeral service was held on Thursday, July 28, at the Colfax Center Presbyterian Church in Holland. Burial followed in the church cemetery. The Engelkes-Abels Funeral Home in Grundy Center, was in charge of the arrangements.
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Duane Leslie "Skip" Altizer
April 7, 1927-July 27, 2011

August 3, 2011

IOWA FALLS—Duane Leslie "Skip" Altizer, 84, of Iowa Falls, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 27, 2011, at the Hampton Health Care Center, Hampton.

Funeral services were held on Sunday, July 31, at Linn's Funeral Home, Iowa Falls. Memorials may be directed to the Greenbelt Humane Society, Alden. Burial was in the Berlin Cemetery, Jackson Township, Owasa. Military honors were conducted by the Hyman-Peavey American Legion Post #188.

Duane Altizer, was born in Popejoy, on April 7, 1927 to Shirlie and Moore Altizer and grew up during the Great Depression of the 1930's with sister, Doris and brothers, Don and Daryl. Their home was the living quarters above the Rock Island Depot in Popejoy, where Moore was the depot agent. He graduated from the Oakland Township School in 1944.

In 1945, Duane was inducted into the U.S. Army Air Forces where he served as a corporal assigned to the Headquarters Squadron, 92nd Air Service Group, Fort Read, Trinidad, B.W.I. On his return to Iowa, he attended Ellsworth College and received his associate's degree. As a student and after, he worked as a billing clerk and did part-time farm work. From 1949-1950, he attended and graduated from the Midland Linotype School and worked at the Ackley World Journal until his reenlistment in the Air Force in 1951. In 1952, Duane was sent to the Weather School at Oklahoma A&M University in Stillwater to learn the skills of a weather analyst. For the duration of the Korean Conflict, he served as a weather analyst/meteorologist with Detachment 3 of the 31st Weather Squadron at Furstenfeldbruck AB in Germany with the rank and title of Alc Analyst. The April before his return to the states in May 1954, Skippy spent seven days leave in Paris and seven days in London, staying in the Picadilly Circus district.

Upon retiring from service to his country, Skippy continued his career as a linotype operator and was a member of the Typographical Union, as well as the Hyman-Peavey American Legion Post #188 in Iowa Falls. He worked for several of the major newspapers in Iowa, including the Des Moines Register. His last assignment was the Manson Journal Herald.

After his father died in 1976, Skippy left his career to be by his mother's side, or as he would say, "to take care of each other," while tending to the flower gardens and lawn tare. On the death of his mother in 1993, Skippy joined niece, Jacque Lagerquist's household. It was there that he had the opportunity to share daily duties in raising a boy from infancy and became known to Colton as "Nanny," who was as dear to him as a son. He was also the beloved uncle to his nieces and nephews. His sense of humor was ever present and he had some pretty good stories. He was a quiet man who seemed to keep to himself, but nonetheless had a barometer on what was happening around town! Returning to his hometown for Popejoy Days was a treat that he looked forward to. His kitty cat, Jade, was a cheerful companion.

This past April 7, Uncle Skippy turned 84 years old. Family members joined him for a birthday party at the Hampton Health Care Center where he had moved earlier that week due to progressive dementia.

Duane Altizer is survived by 11 nieces; three nephews; 23 great-nieces and nephews; 26 great-great-nieces and nephews; one great-great-great-nephew; and two first cousins.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Moore and Shirlie Altizer; a sister, Doris Baker; two brothers, Donald Altizer and Daryl Altizer; two nephews, William Baker and infant/Donald Altizer; and a great-nephew, infant/Patrick Hoye.

Duane Altizer is the great-grandson (six times removed) of Emera Altizer, a soldier in the American Revolutionary War from Riner, Virginia, the town where his own father had been born and raised.
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Conrad Weber Jr.
Thursday, July 28, 2011

August 3, 2011

WAVERLY—Conrad Weber Jr., 98, of Waverly, formerly of Parkersburg, died on Thursday, July 28, 2011, at the Bartels Lutheran Retirement Community in Waverly, from natural causes.

Funeral services were held on Monday, August 1, at the Reformed Church of Stout in Stout, with burial in the Oak Hill Cemetery, Parkersburg. The Redman-Schwartz Funeral Home in Parkersburg, was in charge of the arrangements.
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Henry R. Harms
Thursday, July 28, 2011

August 3, 2011

APLINGTON—Henry R. Harms, 96, of Aplington, died on Thursday, July 28, 2011, at the Sartori Memorial Hospital in Cedar Falls.

Funeral services were held on Monday, August 1, at the Aplington Baptist Church, with burial in the Pleasant View Cemetery, rural Aplington. The Redman-Schwartz Funeral Chapel in Aplington, was in charge of the arrangements.
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Cindi Mittelstadt Blayer
October 4, 1956-July 29, 2011

August 3, 2011

MARSHALLTOWN—Cindi Mittelstadt Blayer, 54, of Marshalltown, died on Friday, July 29, 2011, at the MMSC.

Funeral services were held on Tuesday, August 2, at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home. She was laid to rest in the Albion Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to her family. For condolences please visit www.mitchellfh.com. The Mitchell Family Funeral Home is caring for Cindi and her family.

Born Cindi Mittelstadt on October 4, 1956 in Marshalltown, she was the daughter of Dwayne and JoAnne (Thomas) Mittelstadt. She graduated from the Marshalltown High School's class of 1975. She began her devoted working career at age 14 at the Walgreen's Diner, then on to the Marshalltown Police Department (dispatcher), Diamond Dave's, Godfather's Pizza and most recently Bonanza until her health declined.

She enjoyed listening to Elvis, collecting bears, playing word games and being involved in her son, Nate's life. Cindi had been married to Robert Blayer in 1984 and later divorced.

Left to cherish her memory are her son, Nathan (Ashley) Blayer of Roland; mother and step-father, JoAnne (Willie) Hartkopp of Iowa Falls; sisters, Vicki (Dan) Butler of Albion, Tammy (Tracy) Viers of Marshalltown and Tracy (Shawn) Beckham of Clemons; nieces and nephews, Jason Butler, Jodi Butler, Jenna (Scott) Juchems, Chase Viers, Wade Viers and Levi and Cody Beckham; and step-brothers, Kenny (Sandy) Hartkopp of Branson, Missouri, Randy (Teri) Hartkopp of Iowa Falls and Ryan Hartkopp of Atlanta, Georgia.

In death, Cindi rejoined her dad and grandparents.
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Janet Gloria (Toft) Nail
January 6, 1933-July 29, 2011

August 13, 2011

WEBSTER CITY—Janet Gloria (Toft) Nail, of Webster City, passed away peacefully at the age of 78, on Friday, July 29, 2011, at the Southfield Wellness Community Center, from complications of Parkinson's disease.

Her memorial service was held on Tuesday, August 9, at the First Congregational United Church of Christ in Webster City. The Rev. Craig Blaufuss officiated. The Boman Funeral Home in Webster City, handled the arrangements.

Janet, daughter of George and Gladys (Doolittle) Toft, was born on January 6, 1933 in Story City. She attended school in Story City and Radcliffe and graduated from Radcliffe High in 1950. Jan and Gary Nail were united in marriage on March 23, 1979. Jan spent many years working in the health care field.

She was a member of the First Congregational United Church of Christ. Jan's passions were her family and music. She was full of spirit and touched many, many lives with her kindness and sense of humor. She will be hugely missed by her family and friends but know that she is now in God's eternal embrace.

Survivors include her loving husband of 32 years; daughter, Bonita (Don) Joyce of Mahtomedi, Minnesota; son, Bill (Nancy) Reece of New Orleans, Louisiana; daughter, Tevi Robinson of St. Louis, Missouri; step-sons, Chris (Mary Kay) of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and Andy of North Pole, Alaska; grandchildren, Jessica and Brandon Joyce, William and Charles Reece and Amanda and Kelsey Robinson; great-grandchildren, Tara Robinson and Lily Reece; and sister, Bonnie Frandson.

She was preceded in death by her parents; and daughter, Kimberly Jan Reece.

Jan's family would like to extend their gratitude to the staff at the Southfield Wellness Community Center for their kindness, compassion, gentle words of encouragement and extra hugs.
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George Hemmen
Friday, July 29, 2011

August 3, 2011

STEAMBOAT ROCK—George Hemmen, 74, of Steamboat Rock, died on Friday, July 29, 2011, at the Mercy Medical Center in Des Moines.

Funeral services were held on Monday, August 1, at the Steamboat Rock Baptist Church, with burial in the Steamboat Rock Cemetery. The Creps-Abels Funeral Home in Eldora, was in charge of the arrangements.
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James G. Crotty
Saturday, July 30, 2011

August 3, 2011

IOWA FALLS—James G. Crotty, 79, of Iowa Falls, passed away on Saturday, July 30, 2011, at the Iowa Methodist Hospital, Des Moines.

As per Jim's wishes, his body has been cremated and a memorial service will be held at a later date. The Linn's Funeral Homes Iowa Falls Chapel has been entrusted with the arrangements.
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Bonnie Jean Jung
Saturday, July 30, 2011

August 3, 2011

DUMONT—Bonnie Jean Jung, 54, of Dumont, passed away on Saturday, July 30, 2011, at the Mercy Medical Center North Iowa in Mason City.

Funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Wednesday, August 3, at the Faith Baptist Church in Hampton, with burial in the Hillside Cemetery in Sheffield. Visitation will be on Wednesday, from 9:30 a.m. until the service time at the church. The Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home of Hampton, is in charge of the arrangements.
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Gladys M. Skarr
Sunday, July 31, 2011

August 3, 2011

DUMONT—Gladys M. Skarr, 92, of Dumont, passed away on Sunday, July 31, 2011, at the Dumont Wellness Center.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m., on Wednesday, August 3, at the New Hope Parish of the United Methodist Church in Dumont. Visitation will be one hour prior to the services at the church. Burial will take place in the Belmond Cemetery. The Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home of Dumont, is in charge of the arrangements.
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