Max Moore
November 14, 1924-March 1, 2011

March 5, 2011

WILLIAMS—Max Moore, 86, of Williams, died on Tuesday, March 1, 2011, at the Mary Greeley Medical Center in Ames.

Funeral services were held on Friday, March 4, at the United Methodist Church in Williams, with burial in the Northlawn Memory Gardens, rural Iowa Falls. The Surls Funeral Chapel in Williams, was in charge of the arrangements.

Max Moore, was born on November 14, 1924, to Percy and Gunda (Evans) Moore in Popejoy. Max graduated from the Popejoy High School in 1942. Max was united in marriage to Barbara Curran on May 25, 1972, at their home in Williams. Max farmed, drove a truck for Sergeant Calcium and delivered Winnebago motor homes all across the country with Barbara.

He enjoyed taking care of his lawn, fishing and playing cards. Max was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Williams.

Max is survived by his wife, Barbara; one son, Dennis of Webster City; one daughter, Diane of San Antonio, Texas; three stepchildren, Glenn of Blue Earth, Minnesota, Nancy of Webster City and Steven of Williams; 13 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; three brothers, Donald, Hubert and Walter; and one sister, Lucille Anderson of Hampton; and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; one infant granddaughter; one daughter, Deborah; and four sisters, Thelma, Mary, Doris and Helen.
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Mildred Santee
March 6,1909-March 1, 2011

March 5, 2011

IOWA FALLS—Mildred Santee, 101, of Iowa Falls, passed away on Tuesday, March 1, 2011, at the Scenic Manor Care Facility, Iowa Falls.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., on Friday, March 11, at the First Congregational United Church of Christ, Iowa Falls. A time of visitation will be from 1-2:00 p.m., before the services at the church. The Linn's Funeral Home, Iowa Falls, is in charge of the arrangements.

Mildred Irene Trickey, was born on March 6, 1909, at her parents' home in Hardin County, the daughter of Belle (Gunn) and Fred William Trickey. She attended the Owasa Grade School and graduated from the Iowa Falls High School with the class of 1925. She then attended Teachers College in Cedar Falls. She taught first grade at the Dows Community Schools before her marriage on March 8, 1930, to Kenneth Leroy Santee at her parents' home. To this union two children were born, Janet and Jon.

Mildred was a wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, along with being a longtime member of the First Congregational United Church of Christ, Iowa Falls. She also worked with and enjoyed her memberships in the Iowa Falls Women's Club, the Culture Club and the Ellsworth Hospital Auxiliary.

Mildred Santee is survived by her daughter-in-law, JoAnn Santee of Iowa Falls; two grandchildren, Jaci (Tad) Miller of Fertile and James (Katie) Santee of Papillion, Nebraska; and two great-grandchildren, Molly Jo Miller and Kaysee Lynn Miller, also of Fertile.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Belle and Fred Trickey; her husband, Kenneth L. Santee; an infant daughter, Janet Louise Santee; and her son, Jon L. Santee.
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Wanda L. Kloetzer
January 13, 1933-March 2, 2011

March 5, 2011

GENEVA—Wanda L. Kloetzer, 78, of Geneva, passed away on Wednesday, March 2, 2011, at the Ellsworth Municipal Hospital, Iowa Falls.

Funeral services were held on Friday, March 4, at the Immanuel Lutheran Church, Iowa Falls, with the Rev. Paul Beisel officiating. Burial followed in the Pleasant Hill Grant Township Cemetery, Franklin County. The Linn's Funeral Home, Iowa Falls, handled the arrangements.

Wanda LaVonne Oleson, was born on January 13, 1933 at Iowa Falls, the daughter of Albin "Ole" and Martha (Cooper) Oleson. She attended the Iowa Falls Community Schools. On May 20, 1960, Wanda was united in marriage to Donald Andrew Kloetzer at the Grant Center Parsonage in Franklin County.

Wanda was a homemaker, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She was a member of the Immanuel Lutheran Church, Iowa Falls.

She is survived by her husband, Donald Kloetzer of Geneva; three children, Donald D. (Ruth) Kloetzer of Geneva, Dave (Amy) Kloetzer of Iowa Falls and Diane Kloetzer of Tampa, Florida; ten grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and one sister, Aileen Robinson of Iowa Falls.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Ole and Martha Oleson; her daughter, June Modlin; two sisters, Marjorie Groff and Bernia "Dolly" Hahn; and two brothers, Leo (in infancy) and Merton Oleson.
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Connie Sue (Nelsen) Lampkin
Wednesday, March 2, 2011

March 5, 2011

HAMPTON—Connie Sue (Nelsen) Lampkin, 59, of Hampton, passed away on Wednesday, March 2, 2011, at the Rehabilitation Center of Hampton.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Saturday, March 5, at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Hampton, with burial in the Hampton Cemetery. Visitation will be on Saturday, from 9:30 a.m. until the service time at the church. The Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Hampton, is in charge of the arrangements.
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James "Ole" Olson
Saturday, March 5, 2011

March 9, 2011

PARKERSBURG—James "Ole" Olson, 77, of Parkersburg, died on Saturday, March 5, 2011, at his home from natural causes.

Graveside services will be held at 11:00 a.m., on Thursday, March 10, at the Maple Grove Cemetery in Kasson, Minnesota. Visitation will be from 5-7:00 p.m., on Wednesday, at the Redman-Schwartz Funeral Home in Parkersburg.
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Richard L. Newgaard
July 9, 1938-March 6, 2011

March 16, 2011

TUCSON, Arizona—Richard L. Newgaard, 72, passed away on Sunday, March 6, 2011, after a long illness in Tucson, Arizona.

Richard was born in Fairmont, Minnesota on July 9, 1938 and lived in the Hubbard area before he attended high school in Des Moines. After serving in the United States Navy, Richard returned to Iowa where he served as a farmhand, worked at Boyt Manufacturing, General Gas, Phillip's 66, DX, all in Iowa Falls and ARCO in Ackley. He began his law enforcement career as an auxiliary officer, then served from 1973-77 as a full-time officer with the Iowa Falls Police Department. During this time he also graduated from the Iowa Law Enforcement Academy. He advanced to the rank of chief of police for both the Madrid Police Department and the Kanawha Police Department, where he served for 12 years and retired after a 25-year career in law enforcement.

Richard is survived by his beloved wife of 33 years, June Newgaard; brother, Tom Newgaard of Des Moines; sister, JeanAnn Newgaard of Conoga Park, California; two sons from his previous marriage, Gene Newgaard and wife, Kelly of Iowa Falls and Paul Newgaard and wife, Sandy of Bush, Louisiana; sons, Chris Newgaard and wife, Heather of Sahuarita (Tucson), Arizona and Rick Newgaard of Cedar Falls; step-daughter, Kim Martinez and husband, Dan of Kanawha; step-sons, Rory Johnson of Belmond and Eric Johnson and wife, Marilee of Nevada; two grandchildren from his previous marriage; 11 step-grandchildren; and two step-great-grandchildren.

Richard was preceded in death by his father, Otis Newgaard; step-father, Francis Poole; mother, Ruby Poole; brother, Ronald Newgaard; and step-sons, Tony Johnson and Ronnie Johnson.
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Dorothy Dow
August 8, 1928-March 8, 2011

March 12, 2011

IOWA FALLS—Dorothy Dow, 82, of Iowa Falls, passed away on Tuesday, March 8, 2011, at the Ellsworth Hospital, Iowa Falls.

Funeral services were held on Friday, March 11, at the Bethany Lutheran Church, Iowa Falls. Private family burial will be at a later date. The Linn's Funeral Homes Iowa Falls Chapel was entrusted with the arrangements.

Dorothy Arlene Parker, was born on August 8, 1928 at Belmond, the daughter of Richard Alan and Hallie Starr (Thomas) Parker. She attended the Belmond Community Schools. On April 27, 1946, Dorothy was united in marriage to Warren Curtis Weismann at Coulter. To this union five children were born, Terry Curtis, Madelia Kay, Jerry Lynn, Karla Lynette and Tracy Alan. After Warren's death in 1964, Dorothy was united in marriage to Russell Paul Dow Sr. on July 17, 1975. She had been a short-order cook and waitress for Jon Santee at the Colonial Grill and had also worked for Welch Sporting Goods (Boyt Manufacturing).

She was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #7920 Auxiliary, Osage, where she had served as Conductress and Chaplain and was a member of the Hyman-Peavey American Legion Post #188 Auxiliary, Iowa Falls.

Dorothy Dow is survived by her children, Terry Weismann of Marshalltown, Jerry (Charlene) Weismann of Iowa Falls, Karla Weismann of Iowa Falls, Tracy Weismann of Marshalltown and George Lehman of Clarion; her stepchildren, Cathy (Larry) Miller of Garden City, Darlene Leonard of Clinton, Mark P (Deb) Dow of Clarion and Rusty Dow of Iowa Falls; 20 grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren; and her sister, Patricia Edgerton of Iowa Falls.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husbands, Warren Weismann and Russell Dow; an infant daughter, Madelia Weismann; three grandchildren; a sister, Marjorie Gabrielson; and two brothers, Bernard Parker and Richard Parker.
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James H. Macke
Monday, March 8, 2011

March 12, 2011

CLARION—James H. Macke, 74, of Clarion, passed away on Monday, March 8, 2011, at the Mercy Medical Center North Iowa in Mason City.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Saturday, March 12, at the First Lutheran Church, with burial in Evergreen Cemetery, both in Clarion. Visitation will be 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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Ivan L. Kreimeyer
Wednesday, March 9, 2011

March 12, 2011

APLINGTON—Ivan L. Kreimeyer, 69, of Aplington, died on Wednesday, March 9, 2011, at his home from cancer.

Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m., on Saturday, March 12, at the First Reformed Church in Aplington, with burial in the Pleasant View Cemetery in rural Aplington. Visitation will be one hour before the services at the church. The Redman-Schwartz Funeral Chapel in Aplington, is in charge of the arrangements.
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Arnold D. Shaver
Wednesday, March 9, 2011

March 12, 2011

UNION—Arnold D. Shaver, 68, of Union, died at his home on Wednesday, March 9, 2011.

Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m., on Monday, March 14, at the Creps-Abels Funeral Home in Eldora. Burial will follow in the Miller Cemetery near Union. Visitation is from 3-5:00 p.m., on Sunday, at the funeral home.
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Don Juehring
April 8, 1931-March 10, 2011

March 16, 2011

IOWA FALLS—Don Juehring, 79, of Iowa Falls, passed away on Thursday, March 10, 2011, at the Ellsworth Municipal Hospital, Iowa Falls.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Saturday, March 19, at the St. Mark Catholic Church, Iowa Falls. A time of visitation will be from 5-7:00 p.m., on Friday, March 18, at the Linn's Funeral Home, Iowa Falls. Burial will be in the St. Mark Cemetery, Iowa Falls, with military honors provided by the Hyman-Peavey American Legion Post #188, Iowa Falls. The Linn's Funeral Home, Iowa Falls, is handling the arrangements.

Don Harry Juehring, was born at home, April 8, 1931, at Oxford Junction, Iowa, to Harry and Vlasta (Paulista) Juehring. Don graduated in 1949 from the Oxford Junction High School. He was active in sports and continued in semi-pro baseball for the Iowa Cubs and also semi-pro basketball until he was drafted into the Army Signal Corps during the Korean War. He married Jackie Pazour at Garner, Iowa, on February 5, 1951. To this union a daughter was born, Jyll. After the death of Don's first wife, Jackie in 1998, he was united in marriage to Joan Brinkmeyer Robbins in 2001.

Don was employed by IES for over 40 years, retiring in 1991, obtaining Electric Journeyman status in three areas: Lineman, Substation and Metering. He was an amateur Radio "Ham" operator for over 40 years, Radio Patching calls from service personnel overseas in the Vietnam War to parents or loved ones in the United States. He enjoyed talking with people around the world.

Don was a member of the St. Mark Parish, Iowa Falls; American Radio Relay League, Webster City; Ham Radio Club; Frank McGivney Knights of Columbus Council #5835, Iowa Falls; Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks Lodge #1674, Iowa Falls; Iowa Falls Sportsman Club; International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers of America; Meadow Hills Golf Club; and Hyman-Peavey American Legion Post #188, Iowa Falls.

Don is survived by his wife, Joan Juehring; his daughter, Jyll (John) Newell of Waterloo; two grandchildren, Corin Juehring of Iowa Falls and Jayleen High of Waterloo; one brother, Gary (Cheryl) Juehring of Muscatine; a sister-in-law, Dawn Juehring of Silvis, Illinois; three step-children, Claudia (Willie) Waskow of Waupun, Wisconsin, Dr. John (Donna) Robbins of Iowa Falls and Tom (Martha) Robbins of Madison, Wisconsin; six step-grandchildren; seven step-great-grandchildren; and many other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Harry and Vlasta Juehring; his first wife, Jackie Juehring; and a brother, Gene Juehring.
© Iowa Falls Times Citizen 2011

Cynthia Rae Tysdahl
June 8, 1955-March 10, 2011

March 16, 2011

HUBBARD—Cynthia Rae Tysdahl, 55, of Hubbard, died Thursday, March 10, 2011, at the Mary Greeley Medical Center in Ames.

Funeral services were held on Monday, March 14, at the Stavanger Lutheran Church in Garden City, with the Rev. Earl Korhonen officiating. Interment will be at a later date. The Boeke Funeral Home of Hubbard, was in charge of the arrangements.

Cynthia Rae Tysdahl, was born on June 8, 1955 in Cedar Rapids, to Richard and Joyce Joan Stolte. She passed away on March 10, 2011, after a strong and courageous battle against brain cancer. Cyn was baptized, confirmed and attended K-8 School at the Trinity Lutheran Church and graduated from the Jefferson High School in 1973. In 1977 she graduated from Concordia Teacher's College in Seward, Nebraska, with a teaching and coaching degree. She spent one year of teaching kindergarten in Chaska, Minnesota. On July 15, 1978, she married Alvern Tysdahl, and together they raised four boys, Chad, Troy, Blake and Grant, on a farm outside of Garden City.

Those who knew Cyn remember her for her unwavering faith in God and outpouring of love for her family as a wonderful wife, mother, grandma, daughter, sister, aunt, cousin and friend to all who crossed her path. Cyn's passion for teaching and helping others was evident in the amount of lives she influenced in more than 20 years as a teacher. When she was not teaching, Cyn could be found cheering at many events, as she had a true love of sports, especially the Rebels and Bearcats. She was a devoted fan and friend, and used her caring and loving attitude to develop strong relationships that bonded like family. Cyn spent countless hours perfecting her flowers and mowing on the farm and frequently enjoyed antiquing road trips with her friends.

Cynthia was preceded in death by her father, Richard Stolte and father- and mother-in-law, Clarence and Adelaide Tysdahl.

She is survived by her mother, Joyce Joan Stolte; husband, Alvern; sons, Chad and his daughters, Isabelle and Sophia, Troy and his wife, Carrie (and baby-to-be), Blake and Grant; sister, Diane Nelson and her husband, Milo; along with numerous other extended family members and friends.

She will be missed by many, loved by all and not soon forgotten.
© Iowa Falls Times Citizen 2011

Irvin Ritland
November 4, 1932-March 11, 2011

March 16, 2011

HUBBARD—Irvin Ritland, 78, of Hubbard, died on Friday, March 11, 2011, at his home in rural Hubbard surrounded by family.

Funeral services were held on Tuesday, March 15, at the Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Radcliffe, with the Rev. DeWayne Teig officiating. Irvin was buried in the Zion Lutheran Cemetery in rural Radcliffe. Memorial contributions may be directed to the family. The Boeke Funeral Homes of Hubbard, was in charge of the arrangements.

Irvin Mayo Ritland, son of Oscar and Alma (Mork) Ritland, was born on November 4, 1932, at his family's home place south of Hubbard. He attended the Zion Lutheran Church in rural Radcliffe all his life. He attended grade school at the Grant No. 9 rural school and attended Radcliffe High School at Radcliffe, graduating in 1950. After graduation, Irvin served in the U.S. Army during the Korean conflict from November 1952 to November 1954, where he met his life-long friend Marv Herzog.

In 1949, a new barn was built on the farm. Irvin and his brothers talked their dad, Oscar, into making a skating rink in the new barn. The Triple-R Roller Rink was a recreation center for young people from a wide area. Although farming was Oscar's main business, the whole family helped operate the skating rink. In 1964, the skating rink was officially closed and the barn was turned into a barn and used as it is today.

On March 3, 1956, he married Doris Blome at the United Church of Christ in Hubbard. They began farming his parents' farm, located five miles south of Hubbard in Grant Township, where Irvin lived all his life.

Those left to cherish his memory are his wife, Doris; children, Randy (Holly) Ritland and Steven (Julie) Ritland of Hubbard, daughter-in-law, Julie Ritland of Ankeny, Denise (Jon) Christensen of Slater and Brian (Heather) of Hubbard; 25 grandchildren, Erika (Landon) Wolfe, Vicki (Jerry) Hales, Timothy (Rachel) Ritland and Christopher Ritland, Kelli (Dewey) Nibe, Nicholas, Benjamin, Jordan, Brandon, Connor, Jessica, Amanda, Matthew and Michael Ritland, Kara, Casie, Justin, Jill, Calvin and Grant Christensen, Kaleb, Zachariah, Samuel, Isabelle and Abraham Ritland; great-grandchildren, Journey and Kolbie Wolfe, Claire Nibe, John and Callista Hales; brothers, Floyd (Doris) Ritland and Roy (Marjorie) Ritland; sisters, Jane Frohwein, Opal (Raymond) Nelson and Erma (Harold) Blome; and sisters-in-law, Arlene (Jerry) Hindman and Jerris Hodnefield; along with many other relatives and friends.

Irvin was preceded in death by his parents, Oscar and Alma; son, David Ritland; and two brothers-in-law, Glen Frohwein and Martin Blome.
© Iowa Falls Times Citizen 2011

Esther V. Bunger Getting
Friday, March 11, 2011

March 16, 2011

GRUNDY CENTER—Esther V. Bunger Getting, 92, of Grundy Center, formerly of Eldora, died on Friday, March 11, 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 Tuesday, March 15, at the Creps-Abels Funeral Home in Eldora. Burial followed in the Eastlawn Memory Gardens in Eldora.
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Brian J. Oelmann
Friday, March 11, 2011

March 16, 2011

AUSTINVILLE—Brian J. Oelmann, 52, of Austinville, died on Friday, March 11, 2011, at the University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics, Iowa City, of natural causes.

Funeral services were held on Monday, March 14, at the First Presbyterian Church in Aplington, with burial in the Memorial Park Cemetery, Austinville. The Redman-Schwartz Funeral Chapel in Aplington, was in charge of the arrangements.
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Charles Marshall "Mose" Mosher
Monday, March 14, 2011

March 19, 2011

ALLISON—Charles Marshall "Mose" Mosher, 90, of Allison, passed away on Monday, March 14, 2011, at the Rehabilitation Center of Allison.

Funeral services were held on Friday, March 18, at the St. James Lutheran Church in Allison, with burial in the Allison Cemetery. Military services were provided by the Allison Amvets. The Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Allison, was in charge of the arrangements.
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Ronald Abbas
November 8, 1929-March 15, 2011

March 19, 2011

ALDEN—Ronald Abbas, 81, of Alden, passed away on Tuesday, March 15, 2011, at his home.

Funeral services were held on Friday, March 18, at the Ellis United United Methodist Church, County Highway D-25, Iowa Falls, with Pastor Kay Cristie officiating. Burial was in the Alden Cemetery, with military honors provided by the American Legion Post #201, Alden. The Linn's Funeral Home, Iowa Falls, was in charge of the arrangements.

Ronald Clarence Abbas, was born on November 8, 1929 at Armstrong, the son of Elmer and Alice (Gorman) Abbas. He attended the Buffalo Center Community Schools. Ron served with the United States Army from December 10, 1946 to April 17, 1952 in Japan and Korea. On August 28, 1960, he was united in marriage to Beatrice E. Dietz at the Little Brown Church, Nashua. To this union four children were born, Raymond, Cindi, Timothy and Michelle. Ron owned and operated Abbas Plumbing and Pump Repair in Alden, and had worked for Alden Limestone until retirement in 1991. After his "retirement" he drove trucks for different operators.

He loved to fish, travel and tell stories. Ron attended the Ellis United Methodist Church and was a member of the Collins-Dunning American Legion Post #201, Alden.

Ron Abbas is survived by his wife, Bea Abbas of Alden; his children, Raymond Abbas of Iowa Falls, Cindi Harvey of Cedar Rapids, Timothy Abbas of Alden and Michelle (Norman) Abbas-Hayes of Champlin, Minnesota; six grandchildren, Shannel, Christin, Benjamin, Jessica, Matthew and Emma; and three great-grandchildren, Tristan, Meadow and Natalie.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Elmer and Alice Abbas; and one brother, Gene Abbas.
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Faye Bonjour
Tuesday, March 15, 2011

March 19, 2011

HAMPTON—Faye Bonjour, 90, of Ardmore, Tennessee, formerly of Hampton, passed away on Tuesday, March 15, 2011, at the Hillside Hospital in Pulaski, Tennessee.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Saturday, March 19, at the First Congregational United Church of Christ in Hampton. Burial will be in the Hampton Cemetery. The Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Hampton, is in charge of the arrangements.
© Iowa Falls Times Citizen 2011

Allan Berg
May 8, 1947-March 16, 2011

March 19, 2011

MARSHALLTOWN—Allan Berg, 63, of Marshalltown, passed away on Wednesday, March 16, 2011, at the Iowa River Hospice, Marshalltown.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Monday, March 21, at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home, Marshalltown. Visitation will be from 4-7:00 p.m., on Sunday, at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home. Memorials may be directed to the family in care of Linda Linn Berg, Marshalltown. The Linn's Funeral Homes Iowa Falls Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.

Allan LeRoy Berg, was born on May 8, 1947 at Atlantic, the son of Lloyd Henry and Mary Leona (Ecklin) Berg. He attended grade school at Wiota and graduated from the Cumberland Massena High School with the class on 1965. On December 17, 1966, Al was united in marriage to Linda Lee Linn at Iowa Falls. He was a commercial printer for Printco in Marshalltown, retiring in 1996. Al enjoyed his hobby of being a model train enthusiast.

Allan Berg is survived by his wife, Linda Berg of Marshalltown; his sons, Philip Linn Berg and wife, Kara of Ames and Daniel Linn Berg of Marshalltown; five grandchildren, Andrea and Samantha Berg of Ames and Nik, Evan and Noelani Berg of Marshalltown; and two brothers, David L. Berg and wife, Paulette of Marshalltown and Joel L. Berg and wife, Peg of Anita.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Lloyd and Mary Leona Berg; and a granddaughter, Stephanie Marie Berg.
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Christy Sue Wood
Wednesday, March 16, 2011

March 19, 2011

HAMPTON—Christy Sue Wood, 57, of Hampton, passed away on Wednesday, March 16, 2011, at her home in Hampton.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Monday, March 21, at the Church of the Living Word in Hampton. Visitation will be from 2-4:00 p.m., on Sunday, at the church. Inurnment will take place at a later date in the Hillside Cemetery in Sheffield. The Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
© Iowa Falls Times Citizen 2011

James B. Emerson
October 3, 1950-March 17, 2011

March 23, 2011

AMARILLO, TEXAS—James B. Emerson, 60, of Starks, Louisiana and formerly of Iowa Falls, passed away on Thursday, March 17, 2011, in Amarillo, Texas.

Funeral services were held on Monday, March 21, in Starks. The Robison Funeral Home of Sulphur, Louisiana, was in charge of the arrangements.

James was born on October 3, 1950, at Jonesboro, Arkansas, the eldest son of Imogene (Rogers) and Charles Emerson. His family moved to Iowa Falls in 1965. He attended school in Iowa Falls and then enlisted into the Army. He was an over-the-road truck driver.

James is survived by his wife, Darthy Emerson of Starks, Louisiana; his mother, Imogene Emerson of Iowa Falls; two brothers, Pete (Judy) Emerson of Iowa Falls and Timothy (Peggy Horton) Emerson of Iowa Falls; two sisters, Becky (Kent) Thompson of Lawton, Iowa and Lisa Riebkes of Martensdale, Iowa; three nieces; and three nephews.

He was preceded in death by his father, Charles Jr. Emerson; and a grandfather, Charles B. Emerson.
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Indiana Peebles
Thursday, March 17, 2011

March 19, 2011

PARKERSBURG—Indiana Peebles, 77, of Parkersburg, died on Thursday, March 17, 2011, at the Bartles Lutheran Retirement Community in Waverly.

Funeral services are pending with the Redman-Schwartz Funeral Home in Parkersburg.
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Paul K. Schwandt
February 11, 1928-March 20, 2011

March 26, 2011

FORT DODGE—Paul K. Schwandt, 83, of Fort Dodge, formerly of the Williams area, died on Sunday, March 20, 2011, at the Friendship Haven in Fort Dodge.

Funeral services were held on Friday, March 25, at the St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Alden, with the Rev. Jay A. Jaeger officiating. Burial was in the Graceland Cemetery in Webster City. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to the St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Alden or the Alzheimer's Association. The Foster Funeral and Cremation Center in Webster City, is in charge of the arrangements.

Paul Kenneth Schwandt, son of Otto John and Nellie Emma Wesseloh Schwandt, was born on February 11, 1928 in Webster City. On March 3, 1928, he was baptized into the Christian faith at the St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Webster City. He was later confirmed there as well. As a young boy Paul lived for a few years in Orange County, California, before returning to the Webster City area where he later graduated from the Webster City High School in 1946. He then attended Iowa State University's agricultural program. In 1956, the family moved to the Williams area where they established the family farm. On December 26, 1960, he married Betty Grace Nelson in Goldfield (recently celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary). Paul and Betty continued farming the family farm until their retirement in 2001. At that time they built a new home and moved to Webster City. They later moved to Friendship Haven in 2008.

Paul was a hardworking man, who dedicated his life to farming the family farm and raising livestock. In 1952, he and his father Otto were named Iowa master pork producers and also that year were awarded the state master corn producer award. Paul served on the Northeast Hamilton School Board for 17 years, many of those as president. He was also active in various community organizations. He enjoyed fishing and camping with his family, as well as helping his children with their 4-H livestock projects for many years.

Paul was a man of strong faith, which he instilled in his children, grandchildren and those around him. He was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Alden, where he served as chairman, elder and various other positions. Paul was always ready to serve the Lord in whatever capacity he could.

Paul was called to his eternal home peacefully, while surrounded by his family. Those thankful for having shared in Paul's life include his wife, Betty; son, Keith (Lisa) Schwandt of Williams; daughters, Leann (Bryan) Baumhover of Storm Lake and Lynette (Randy) Steinkamp of Ft. Dodge; step-sons, Les Freeman of Webster City and David (Ann) Shreve of Englewood, Colorado; six grandchildren; four step-grandchildren; six step-great-grandchildren; and sister, Elizabeth Nappe of Gig Harbor, Washington.

Paul was preceded in death by his parents; and his infant grandson, Nicklas Steinkamp.
© Iowa Falls Times Citizen 2011

Therran Alan Miller
Sunday, March 20, 2011

March 23, 2011

LATIMER—Therron Alan Miller, 45, of Latimer, passed away on Sunday, March 20, 2011, in rural Latimer.

Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m., on Friday, March 25, at the Zion Reformed Church, rural Sheffield, with burial in the church cemetery. Visitation will be from 4-8:00 p.m., on Thursday, at the church. The Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home of Hampton, is in charge of the arrangements.
© Iowa Falls Times Citizen 2011

Lowell K. Pieper
September 14, 1930-March 21, 2011

March 26, 2011

FLOWER MOUND, TEXAS—Lowell K. Pieper, 80, of Flower Mound, Texas, passed away on Monday morning, March 21, 2011.

Lowell was born on September 14, 1930, in Aplington, to Ernest and Alice Pieper. He married Grace Anderson Pieper on April 5, 1953 and served in the United States Navy and Reserves for over 20 years. Lowell retired from the Department of Defense Dependent Schools System after working in Europe for over 29 years as an educator/computer specialist. Lowell dedicated his life to our country and the church. He and Grace traveled the world on mission trips and visited every continent at least one time.

Lowell was preceded in death by his parents, Ernest and Alice Pieper.

He is survived by his wife, Grace Pieper of Flower Mound; daughter, Lynda Wakefield and her husband, Bruce of Flower Mound; son, Loren Pieper and his wife, Natasha of Houston, Texas; sisters, Ramona Deetjen and her husband, Chuck of Georgetown, Texas, Roene Lettow and her husband, Larry of Carthage, Missouri and Ruth Ann Knutson and her husband, Doug of Princeton, Missouri; and four grandchildren, Bryan Wakefield, Matthew Wakefield, Helena Pieper and Christian Pieper; as well as many relatives and friends.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, March 26, at 10:30 a.m., at the Trietsch United Memorial Methodist Church, Flower Mound. Interment will be at 11:00 a.m., on Monday, March 28, in the Dallas/Fort Worth National Cemetery, with military honors being rendered for Lowell's dedicated service to his country. Memorial contributions can be made in Lowell's name to: The McCurdy School, 261 McCurdy Rd., Espanola, NM 87532.

The Mulkey-Mason Funeral Home of Lewisville, Texas, is in charge of the arrangements.
© Iowa Falls Times Citizen 2011

Diana Mae Sanders
Monday, March 21, 2011

March 23, 2011

HAMPTON—Diana Mae Sanders, 56, of Hampton, passed away on Monday, March 21, 2011, at the Rehabilitation Center of Hampton.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Thursday, March 24, at the Church of Christ in Hampton, with burial in the Hampton Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4-8:00 p.m., on Wednesday, at the Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Hampton.
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Hilda May (Eichmeier) Stock
Monday, March 21, 2011

March 26, 2011

DUMONT—Hilda May (Eichmeier) Stock, 90, of Dumont, passed away on Monday, March 21, 2011, at the Waverly Health Center in Waverly.

Funeral services were held on Thursday, March 24, at the New Hope Parish of the United Methodist Church in Dumont, with burial in the Dumont Cemetery. The Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Dumont, was in charge of the arrangements.
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Lyle Emmert Scarrow
Tuesday, March 22, 2011

March 30, 2011

DUMONT—Lyle Emmert Scarrow, 94, of Dumont, passed away on Tuesday, March 22, 2011, at the Rehabilitation Center of Hampton.

Memorial services were held on Tuesday, March 29, at the Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Dumont, with burial in the Washington Reformed Church Cemetery, rural Ackley.
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John Welden
October 26, 1936-March 23, 2011

March 26, 2011

IOWA FALLS—John Welden, 74, of Iowa Falls, died on Wednesday, March 23, 2011, at the Israel Family Hospice House in Ames.

A memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Saturday, March 26, at the First United Methodist Church in Iowa Falls. Family will be receiving friends an hour before the service at 9:30 a.m. The Surls Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

John was born on October 26, 1936, to Neil and Julia (Cole) Welden of Ames. After graduating from the Ames High School and Grinnell College, Grinnell, he became an educator, first in Buffalo Center for three years and then in Iowa Falls for 32 years. He retired in 1994. On June 9, 1967, he was united in marriage to Carolyn Prull in Kanawha. To this union two children were born, Elizabeth and David.

Until a few years before his death, John enjoyed playing tennis and golf and riding his bicycle around town and to work. He also spent time at the Ellsworth College Library and the Barlow Library. He and his family enjoyed traveling, particularly in his later years with his wife going to Elderhostels.

John served on a number of local civic organizations. He was on the Iowa Falls City Council, Library Board, Park Board and Planning and Zoning Commission. He also served in many capacities at the First United Methodist Church in Iowa Falls.

He is survived by his wife, Carolyn; daughter, son-in-law and granddaughter, John, Beth and Mallory Pierce of Hibbing, Minnesota; a step-grandson, Drake and son, daughter-in-law, grandson, granddaughter and step-grandson, Dave, Lori, Cole and Abbey Welden of Marshalltown; by six cousins: Mary Lou Nuessen of Quincy, Illinois, Kae Leffler of Birmingham, Michigan, Faith Enriquez of Seattle, Washington, E. (Skeeter) Oleson of Dows, Catherine McCord of Iowa Falls and Margy Chamberlin of Ames.

John's body is being donated to the University of Iowa College of Medicine. Memorials should be directed to the Israel Family Hospice House in Ames, the Barlow Library or the First United Methodist Church.
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March 26, 2011

IOWA FALLS—Max Trousdale, passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of Thursday, March 24, 2011, at the age of 94.

Visitation will be held on Sunday, March 27, at the Surls Funeral Home in Iowa Falls, from 2-5:00 p.m. Services will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Monday, March 28, at the Alden United Methodist Church. Friends and acquaintances are invited to join the family in celebration of Max's life.

Max was born on October 12, 1916, to Guilford and Otsie (Walton) Trousdale in rural Alden. He attended school in Alden, graduating from the Alden High School in 1935. He went on to attend the University of Northern Iowa and later Iowa State University. In May of 1942, he wed his beloved, Ardith Cundall at the Dows Methodist Church. Later that same year, he was inducted into the Army. He served in the Army during World War II, fighting in the Battle of the Bulge. He received an honorable discharge in December of 1945 and returned home to farm with his father. Max spent his life as a steward of the land, leaving his family's Century Farm in 1995.

Max was a member of the Alden American Legion for over 60 years, a member of the United Methodist Church for over 50 years, as well as a member of the Alden-Popejoy Lions Club and the American Dairy Association.

The oldest of three sons, Max was preceded in death by his parents, Guilford and Otsie; and his brothers, Faye and Merle Trousdale.

Max is survived by his wife, Ardith; his four daughters, Kaye, Jill, Ann and Mara; his six grandchildren, Carren, Erin, Ashley, David, Jessie and Kiley; as well as five great-grandchildren, Kaitlyn, Jacob, Grace, Max and Ivan.
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Shirley Balvanz
April 26, 1928-March 25, 2011

March 30, 2011

HUBBARD—Shirley Balvanz, 82, of Hubbard, died on Friday, March 25, 2011, at the Hubbard Care Center Inc. in Hubbard.

Funeral services were held on Monday, March 28, at the Zion United Church of Christ in Hubbard. Shirley was buried in the Hubbard Cemetery. The family requests memorials be given to the Zion United Church bf Christ Memorial Fund, P.O. Box 368, Hubbard. The Boeke Funeral Home in Hubbard, was in charge of the arrangements.

Shirley Emma (Ziebell) Balvanz, was born on April 26, 1928, to Ernest and Elnora (Mannetter) Ziebell of rural Hubbard. Shirley grew up on the Ziebell faun south of Hubbard, attending the Grant No. 8 School. She graduated from the Hubbard High School with the class of 1946. Shortly after her graduation, Shirley married Donald Balvanz and moved north of town where the couple farmed together until they moved into Hubbard in 1978. Shirley and Don raised two sons, Dennis and Chuck, both of whom still farm and raise cattle in Hardin County. The family milked cows and fed cattle and hogs, in addition to growing corn and beans.

Shirley was an active member of the Zion United Church of Christ, serving for many, many years on the funeral committee. After moving to town, she and Don made their home into an after-school haven for their grandchildren and all their friends. She also supported Donnie as he ran for and served as Hardin County Supervisor for eight years.

Shirley lost Donnie in 2001 after a long battle with cancer and within five years, she had moved to the Ashbrook Assisted Living in Iowa Falls, where she formed strong friendships with many of the residents and staff. Shirley suffered a stroke in February of 2011, and after a short hospitalization, she was moved to the Hubbard Care Center where she died on Friday afternoon, March 25, 2011.

Shirley is survived by her two sons and their wives, Denny and Mary Balvanz and Chuck and Carol Balvanz, all of rural Hubbard; three grandsons and their families, B.J. and Sally Balvanz, Cade and Carter of Radcliffe, Bo and Sara and Jake Balvanz of Iowa Falls, and Joe and Jennifer Balvanz of Ankeny; one granddaughter, Casey Balvanz of Ames; and sisters-in law, Dorothy Dubberke, Gladys Ziebell and Shirley Ziebell, all of Hubbard.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Donnie; brothers, Arlo and Ervin Ziebell; brother-in-law, Wayne Dubberke; and her parents, Ernest and Elnora Ziebell, all of Hubbard.
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Darlene JoAnn Stratmann
Friday, March 25, 2011

March 30, 2011

HAMPTON—Darlene JoAnn Stratmann, 63, of Hampton, passed away on Friday, March 25, 2011, at the Franklin General Hospital in Hampton.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Wednesday, March 30, at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Hampton, with burial in the Hampton Cemetery. The Sietsema Vogel Funeral Home in Hampton, is in charge of the arrangements.
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Russell Peter Jensen
Tuesday, January 11, 2011

March 30, 2011

BRISTOW—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. A visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the church. Inurnment will take place in the St. John's Lutheran Church Cemetery. The Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
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Velma Lavrenz
Saturday, March 26, 2011

April 2, 2011

HUBBARD—Velma Lavrenz, 77, died on Saturday, March 26, 2011, at the Mercy Hospital Medical Center in Des Moines.

Funeral services were held on Friday, April 1, at the St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church in Hubbard, with burial in the Hubbard Cemetery. The Boeke Funeral Home in Hubbard, was in charge of the arrangements.
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Anton "Tony" Rieken
Thursday, March 31, 2011

April 2, 2011

PARKERSBURG-Anton "Tony" Rieken, 91, of Marshalltown, formerly of Parkersburg, died on Thursday, March 31, 2011, at the Iowa Veterans Home in Marshalltown from natural causes.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Monday, April 4, at the Faith Lutheran. Church, with burial in the Oak Hill Cemetery, both in Parkersburg, Visitation- will be from 2-4:00 p.m., on Sunday, at the Redman-Schwartz Funeral Home in Parkersburg and one hour before the services at the church.
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