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Dale L. Shogren

March 17, 1954 January 1, 2012

January 4, 2012

IOWA FALLS—Dale L. Shogren, 57, of Iowa Falls, passed away on Sunday, January 1, 2012, at the Ellsworth Municipal Hospital, Iowa Falls.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., on Wednesday, January 4, at the Linn’s Funeral Chapel, Iowa Falls, with the Rev. Bob Miller officiating. Visitation will be from noon until the service time on Wednesday, at the funeral home. Burial will be in the Alden Township Cemetery, Alden. Memorials may be directed to the family.

Dale LeRoy Shogren, was born on March 17, 1954 in Des Moines, the son of Eugene and Betty (Pierce) Shogren. He attended the Des Moines Community Schools. He graduated from Trucking School in 1977 in Missouri. He was an over-the-road trucker for many years. On November 17, 1979, Dale was united in marriage to Karen Elizabeth Edler Hall in Newton. Dale loved his family, playing Yahtzee, watching game shows and his casinos.

Dale Shogren is survived by his wife, Karen Shogren of Iowa Falls; his children, Kathy (David) Rockhold of Iowa Falls, John (Shelia) Hall of Iowa Falls, Kevin (Tami) Hall of Iowa Falls and Justin Shogren of Iowa Falls; 12 grandchildren; four brothers, Alan (Sandy) Shogren of Des Moines, Douglas Shogren of Des Moines, Marty (Donna) Williamson of Iowa Falls and Stanley (Joni) Williamson of Austin, Minnesota; his father-in-law, Lester Edler of Iowa Falls; and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Eugene and Doris Shogren; Betty and Merritt Walton; a brother, Lonnie Shogren; a grandson, Shelbie Giese; and a sister-in-law, Cheryl Bohall.
© Iowa Falls Times Citizen 2012



Wayne Russell Karsjens
Tuesday, January 3, 2012

January 7, 2012

HAMPTON—Wayne Russell Karsjens, 63, of Hampton, passed away on Tuesday, January 3, 2012, at the Rehabilitation Center of Hampton.

Funeral services were held on Friday, January 6, at the Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Hampton, with burial in the Ingham Township Cemetery in Hansell. The Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Hampton was in charge of the arrangements.
© Iowa Falls Times Citizen 2012



Mildred “Millie” L. Knutson
August 2, 1930-January 6, 2012

January 11, 2012

ELDORA—Mildred “Millie” L. Knutson, 81, of Eldora, passed away on Friday, January 6, 2012, at the Hospice of North Iowa in Mason City, due to complications from an automobile accident.

A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, January 11, at 10:30 a.m., at the St. Paul Lutheran Church in Eldora, with Pastor David Splett officiating. Interment will be in the Shiloh Cemetery in Wellsburg. The Creps-Abels Funeral Home in Eldora, is in charge of the arrangements.

Millie was born on August 2, 1930 in Grundy County, the daughter of William and Nellie (Ackerman) Deters. She grew up in Wellsburg where she attended school and graduated from the Wellsburg High School in 1947. She married Harold Knutson in September 1953, at the Little Brown Church in Nashua. The couple welcomed five children. Millie and Harold later divorced. She worked many jobs throughout her life including United Suppliers, Pfizer Seed Corn and most recently at Boyt Luggage, where she retired from, working there for over 10 years.

Millie was a member of the St. Paul Lutheran Church in Eldora, was a part of the Ruth and Naomi Circles and also was a part of the Ladies Aide at the church. She loved to read, knit, play board games, had a love for Cardinals and enjoyed Saturday morning coffee with her family. What Millie most enjoyed was spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She will be missed dearly by all who knew and loved her.

She is survived by her children, Kathie (Larry) Akkerman of Parkersburg, Kevin (Jane) Knutson of Iowa Falls, Melanie Stark of Holland, Kristi (Kenny) Primus of Steamboat Rock and Kirk Knutson of Bangkok, Thailand; grandchildren, Tim (Robbyn) Diamond, Melissa (Ryan) West,  Kandace (Mike) Behrhorst, Klint Knutson, who is currently serving in the armed forces in Afghanistan, Shanna Diamond, Neal Diamond, Sydnee Stark, Skylar Stark, Kameron Taylor, Jordan Primus and Bailey Primus; great-grandchildren, Claire and Colton Diamond, Aubrey West, Addison, Savanna and Makenna Behrhorst, Daniel, Damien and Ericka Ramirez, Serenity Diamond and Brylee Eischen; and brothers, Rodney and Wallace Deters of Wellsburg.

She was preceded in death by her parents; a brother, Ronald Deters; and sisters-in-law, June Krause, Aldean Harless and Inez Deters.
© Iowa Falls Times Citizen 2012



Lawson E. Goodwin
Friday, January 6, 2012

January 11, 2012

EAU CLAIRE, Wisconsin—Lawson E. Goodwin, 94, of Eau Claire, Wisconsin, formerly of Parkersburg, died on Friday, January 6, 2012, at the Mayo Clinic in Eau Claire, from natural causes.

Funeral services were held on Tuesday, January 10, 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.
© Iowa Falls Times Citizen 2012



Bertha "Bert" Blome
October 11, 1916-January 7, 2012

January 11, 2012

IOWA FALLS—Bertha "Bert" Blome, 95, of Iowa Falls and formerly of Alden, died on Saturday, January 7, 2012, at the Scenic Manor Nursing Home in Iowa Falls.

Funeral services were held on Tuesday, January 10, at the St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Buckeye, with burial in the Alden Cemetery. The Surls Funeral Home in Alden, was in charge of the arrangements.

Bertha "Bert" Gertrude Lettow Blome, was born on October 11, 1916, the daughter of Emil Lettow and Marie Margaret Sielaff Lettow. She grew up on a farm near Buckeye. Bert graduated from the Buckeye High School in 1935. She then attended Ellsworth College and received her degree and teaching certificate on May 26, 1938. She taught at the country school near Buckeye for two years. Bert married Vernon R. Blome at the St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Buckeye, on June 19, 1940. They lived on a farm west of Buckeye for several years before moving to their farm southwest of Alden. They moved to the farm across the road in 1961 where she resided until moving to the Ashbrook Assisted Living in Iowa Falls and most recently residing at Scenic Manor in Iowa Falls. Bert and Vernon were blessed with four children, William, Thomas, Michael and Kathryn.

Bert was baptized and confirmed at the St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Buckeye where she was a lifetime member. She was very active in the Ladies Aid and the church activities. Bert loved to garden, raising her vegetables and providing countless flower bouquets for the church. She was also well known for the many violets that she grew and gave away. Bert was an excellent seamstress and enjoyed making many quilts for her family. She helped the church ladies make many quilts which were donated to World Relief. She enjoyed baking, reading, playing cards, and especially her family, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and many friends.

Bert is survived by three of her children, Thomas (Judy) of Jackson, Missouri, Michael (Kathy) of Alden and Kathryn Thompson of Ames; a daughter-in-law, Judith Blome of Ankeny; 12 grandchildren; and 19 great-grandchildren.

Bert was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Vernon; a son, William; one sister; and six brothers.

She is now with Jesus and all of her loved ones who preceded her, therefore we rejoice with her.
© Iowa Falls Times Citizen 2012



Donna Mae (Dodd) Roegner
December 8, 1932-January 8, 2012

January 11, 2012

ACKLEY—Donna Mae (Dodd) Roegner, 79, of Ackley, passed away peacefully in the Hospice of North Iowa at Mason City surrounded by family on Sunday, January 8, 2012.

Funeral services will be in the Geneva Methodist Church, at 10:30 a.m., on Wednesday, January 11. She will be laid to rest in the Hampton Cemetery with the Rev. Harry Imlay officiating. The Sietsema Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Donna was born on December 8, 1932 in Hampton, to Victor and Marie (Taylor) Dodd. She graduated from the Geneva High School in 1951. Donna was united in marriage to Norman Roegner on September 16, 1951, at the Geneva Methodist Church and to this union four daughters were born. They lived and farmed in the Geneva area before moving to Ackley in 1984.

Donna was a very loving and devoted wife and mother all her life. She was very active in the Geneva Methodist Church and a member of the Abigail Circle. She was very involved with the planning and decorating of the UMC Fellowship Hall. Donna was a wonderful cook and one of her favorite things was helping out with serving and preparing the many meals that were served at the church over the years. Donna was very active her whole life. She loved sewing, cooking, reading, shopping, gardening, putting together puzzles, decorating, golfing and going to all of her children’s and grandchildren’s activities. There was nothing she loved more than spending time with her family and friends.

Donna is survived by her husband, Norman; her four daughters, Carol (Mike) Van Hove of Ackley, Nancy (Steve) Mikelson of St. Peter, Minnesota, Karen (Steve) Bruns of Alexander and Tracy Roegner of Waverly; two brothers, Danny (Carolyn) Dodd of Bella Vista, Arkansas and Bud Dodd of Geneva; sister-in-law, Teresa Dodd of Gladstone, Missouri; 10 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.

Donna was preceded in death by her parents, Victor and Marie Dodd; her sister and brother-in-law, Veneta and Darwin Norman; her brother, Don Dodd; sister-in-law, Bonnie Dodd; and grandson, Andrew Barz.
© Iowa Falls Times Citizen 2012



Diane Jill Scott
July 17, 1946-January 8, 2012

January 11, 2012

HAMPTON—Diane Jill Scott, 65, of Hampton, passed away on Sunday, January 8, 2012, at the Rehabilitation Center of Hampton.

Private family services will be held at a later date. The Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

She was born on July 17, 1946 in Grinnell, to Robert P. and Marian L. (McDonald) Lord. Jill attended school in Mason City. She was born and lived her early years in Iowa. Jill worked primarily in newspaper advertising and spent 20 years in Gig Harbor, before returning to Hampton to retire in 2006.

Jill enjoyed reading, the beach and exploring the outdoors, but most of all spending time with her dog, Pineapple. Her greatest gift was “keeper of memories,” through photos of her family’s history. We love and will miss you “Jilly Bean,” especially your remarkable laughter.

She is survived by her son, Tony Scott of Mason City; sisters, Judith C. Hill of St. Paul, Minnesota and Connie Buxton of Boseman, Montana; brothers, Steven Lord of Bremerton, Washington and David Lord of Mexico; great-aunt, Evelyn Lee of Hampton; grandchildren, Paige Scott of Mason City, Peyton Scott of Mason City, Rachel Church of Joice and Scott Church of Joice; close friends, Sharlene Sullivan of Ames, Ted Vosburg of Hampton, Margann Vosburg of Hampton, Paul and Phylis Willis of Thornton and also Ann and Sarah of Thornton; close friends, Nancy and Wayne Schulz of Gig Harbor, Washington and Rosemary and Steve Myers of Clear Lake.

Jill was preceded in death by her parents; daughter, Keely Boss; son, Steven Scott; and brother, Robert W. Lord.
© Iowa Falls Times Citizen 2012



Frances Meinders Severs
Sunday, January 8, 2012

January 11, 2012

DUMONT—Frances Meinders Severs, 80, of Dumont, died on Sunday, January 8, 2012, in her home.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Friday, January 13, at the Dumont Reformed Church in Dumont. Burial will take place in the Dumont Cemetery. Friends may call on Thursday from 4-8:00 p.m., at the Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Dumont.
© Iowa Falls Times Citizen 2012



Kathie Edna Calhoun
Monday, January 9, 2012

January 11, 2012

HAMPTON—Kathie Edna Calhoun, 65, of Hampton, died on Monday, January 9, 2012, at the Franklin County General Hospital.

A memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Friday, January 13, at the Faith Baptist Church in Hampton. Visitation will be from 5-8:00 p.m., on Thursday, at the church. The Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Hampton, is in charge of the arrangements.
© Iowa Falls Times Citizen 2012



Lowell Kulow
Monday, January 9, 2012

January 11, 2012

HUBBARD—Lowell Kulow, 88, died on Monday, January 9, 2012, at his home in Hubbard.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Thursday, January 12, at the Zion United Church of Christ in Hubbard. Lowell will be buried in the Hubbard Cemetery. Friends may call at the Boeke Funeral Home in Hubbard, on Wednesday from 6-8:00 p.m.
© Iowa Falls Times Citizen 2012



Donna Mae Burmester
Tuesday, January 10, 2012

January 14, 2012

HAMPTON—Donna Mae Burmester, 87, of Hampton, died on Tuesday, January 10, 2012, at the Rehabilitation Center of Hampton.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., on Saturday, January 14, at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Hampton. Visitation will be for an hour prior to the services at the church. Burial will take place in the Hampton Cemetery. The Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Hampton, is in charge of the arrangements.
© Iowa Falls Times Citizen 2012



Carl F. Richtsmeier
September 21, 1919-January 11, 2012

January 14, 2012

IOWA FALLS—Carl F. Richtsmeier, 92, of Iowa Falls and formerly of Hampton, died at his home on Wednesday, January 11, 2012.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Saturday, January 14, at the United Methodist Church in Hampton, with burial in the Hampton Cemetery. Visitation will be one hour before the services at the church. The Surls Funeral Home in Iowa Falls, is in charge of the arrangements. Memorials may be directed to the family.

Carl passed away peacefully at his home in Iowa Falls on January 11 at the age of 92 surrounded by his wife Doris, and their four children. Carl was born on September 21, 1919 in Robertson, the son of Herman H. and Mazie (Bowers) Richtsmeier. He was the eldest son in Herman and Mazie’s family of seven children. He graduated from the Geneva High School in 1938. On October 6, 1940, Carl was united in marriage with Doris Boyenga at the Little Brown Church in Nashua. They recently celebrated 71 years of marriage. Carl was very proud to have served during World War II in the U.S. Navy from 1944-1946. He served as a Motor Machinist Mate and .50 caliber machine gun gunner on an LSM in the Pacific Theatre.

Carl was a lifetime member of the VFW and a member of the American Legion Post #183 in Hampton. Shortly after World War II started, Doris and Carl moved to Seattle, Washington, where they were employed at the Seattle-Tacoma shipyards for about two years. After Carl came home from the war, he and his wife rolled up their sleeves and, with the help of Doris’s father William Boyenga, built their home in Hampton, where they lived for the next 64 years. Carl and his wife Doris built and ran Richie’s Drive-In on the south edge of Hampton from 1947-1953. Carl worked in the Hampton Post Office for 33 years, retiring as Postmaster in 1977. Carl was a member of the United Methodist Church in Hampton. In 2007, Carl and Doris moved to Oak Terrace in Iowa Falls.

Carl enjoyed fishing, hunting, golfing and traveling to visit his children. He was an avid gardener and enjoyed growing vegetables, fruits and flowers to share with friends and family. Carl had a wonderful sense of humor and loved to tease and laugh. He was a devoted husband and father. He dearly loved his family and was very proud of them. They all loved him very much. He will be missed profoundly.

Carl is survived by his wife, Doris; his son, Ron Richtsmeier and his wife, Judie of New Braunfels, Texas; three daughters, Judy Schwab and her husband, Mike of Colorado Springs, Colorado, Rhonda Richtsmeier and her fiancé, Sam Johnson of Eagle River, Alaska and Debbie Sietsema and her husband, Randy of Iowa Falls; six grandchildren, Chad Schwab (Sarah) of Highlands Ranch, Colorado, Cory Schwab (Rachael) of Denver, Colorado, Stacy Dreessen (Joel) of Houston, Texas, Scott Sietsema (Blake Peck) of Iowa Falls, Todd Sietsema (Adriane Gehl) of Iowa Falls and Brooke Sietsema of Iowa Falls; four great-grandchildren, Collin, Aiden and Talon Schwab and Dylan Dreessen; and two sisters, Leola Chaney and her husband, Jim of Hampton and Marian Johnson of Hampton.

Carl was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Virgil "Dutch" Richtsmeier; three sisters, Merna Ites, Vera Claude and Fern, who died as a child; and three brothers-in-law.
© Iowa Falls Times Citizen 2012



Randall C. Rodgers
January 13, 1956-January 12, 2012

January 18, 2012

WINDSOR HEIGHTS—Randall “Randy” Clark Rodgers, 55, died on Thursday, January 12, 2012, at the Mercy Medical Center in Des Moines, only a few hours before his 56th birthday.

Funeral services were held on Monday, January 16, at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Des Moines. Interment followed in the Northlawn Memorial Gardens in Iowa Falls. Randy was born on January 13, 1956, in Waterloo and worked at Link Associates.

Randy will be sadly missed by his siblings, Karolyn (Dave) Kadera of Lansing, Shirley (Jerry) Bradley of Des Moines, Bob (Charleen) Rodgers of Cedar Falls, Dwight Rodgers of Eldora and Peg (Sang) Albrecht of Oakdale, Minnesota; many nieces and nephews; and his extended families of Robbie and Zach Cheever and Tray and Rebecca Bradley.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Brighton and Laura Rodgers; and niece, Tonyia Ohl. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Randy’s name to: Easter Seals Camp Sunnyside, 401 NE 66th Ave., Des Moines, IA 50313.

“I could not see, now I can. I could not walk, now I can. I am in the loving arms of my Lord.” Iles Funeral Homes-Westover Chapel of Des Moines, is handling the arrangements.
© Iowa Falls Times Citizen 2012



Wilma Klemme
Friday, January 13, 2012

January 18, 2012

ACKLEY—Wilma Klemme, 88, of Ackley, died on Friday, January 13, 2012, at the Maple Manor Village in Aplington.

Funeral services were held on Monday, January 16, at the St. John’s UCC in Ackley, with burial in the Oakwood Cemetery, Ackley. The Sietsema Funeral Home in Ackley, was in charge of the arrangements.
© Iowa Falls Times Citizen 2012



Tina M. Fouts
December 27, 1959-January 14, 2012

January 18, 2012

DOWS—Tina M. Fouts, 52, of Dows, passed away on Saturday, January 14, 2012, at the Franklin County General Hospital in Hampton.

The family of Tina M. Fouts will be greeting friends from 5-7:00 p.m., on Saturday, January 21, at the Dugger Funeral Home in Dows. There will be no service. In lieu of flowers, please make memorials in Tina M. Fouts’ name to the family.

Tina is the daughter of David and Verla (Powell) Schlachter, born on December 27, 1959, in San Bernardino, California. At an early age, Tina’s family moved to Iowa Falls, where she grew up and attended school. Tina proudly raised two daughters and worked her entire life in central Iowa. Among her numerous jobs, she worked at Eureka in Webster City, Casey’s General Store in Dows and at the Dows Junction on Interstate 35. Tina was united in marriage to Dean Fouts on June 4, 2005 in Alden. The couple made their home in Dows.

Tina enjoyed laughing and spending time with family and friends. She enjoyed playing cards and going to the Wild Rose Casino, where she was a V.I.P. Tina also liked going for car rides, especially convertibles.

Tina is survived by her husband, Dean; her father, David Schlachter of Arkansas; her paternal grandfather, Ray Schlachter of Arkansas; two daughters, Kim (Tim) Ostwinkle of Des Moines and Trisha (Matt) Jackson of Buckeye; three stepchildren, Scott, Brian and Debi; nine grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; three sisters; four brothers; and numerous other nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her mother and step-father.
© Iowa Falls Times Citizen 2012



Dennis Walker
December 10, 1961-January 16, 2012

January 21, 2012

OMAHA, Nebraska—Dennis “Denny” Walker went to Heaven on Monday, January 16, 2012, after a hard-fought battle with pancreatic cancer.

He lived and worked in the Hampton and Iowa Falls areas from 1989- 1999 and eventually ended up in Omaha, Nebraska, where he lived from 2006-2012. Denny was an avid fan of the Kansas City Chiefs along with his three sons, Drew, Ethan and Lucas. He also loved fishing and camping as well as landscaping. He was also passionate about smoking various meats, especially brisket, in his smoker and grilling out.

Denny is survived by his wife, Carolyn; mother, Frances Morine Walker; sons, Drew, Ethan and Lucas Walker from Iowa Falls; stepchildren, Ashley (Tony) Lutz and Dalan and Carley Logan; brothers and sisters, Denise (Melvin) White, David (Sherry) Walker, Diane (Dave) Andersen, Darla (Bob) Hunt and Doug (Larissa) Walker; and many other relatives and friends.

Memorial contributions may be directed to Ethan Walker, Iowa Falls.
© Iowa Falls Times Citizen 2012



Audrey Steelman
Monday, January 16, 2012

January 18, 2012

GIFFORD—Audrey B. Steelman, 84, of Gifford, died on Monday, January 16, 2012, at the Mary Greeley Medical Center in Ames.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Thursday, January 19, at the Creps-Abels Funeral Home in Eldora. Burial will follow in the Sheppard Cemetery near Gifford. Visitation is from 5-7:00 p.m., on Wednesday, at the funeral home.
© Iowa Falls Times Citizen 2012



Ronald Dean Pinta
Monday, January 16, 2012

January 21, 2012

HAMPTON—Ronald Dean Pinta, 71, of Hampton, passed away on Monday, January 16, 2012, at the Muse Norris Inpatient Unit in Mason City.

Funeral services were held on Friday, January 20, at the Church of Christ in Hampton. Burial will be held at a later date in the Plymouth Cemetery in Plymouth. The Sietsema- Vogel Funeral Home in Hampton, was in charge of the arrangements.
© Iowa Falls Times Citizen 2012



Angela Pfannebecker
Wednesday, January 18, 2012

January 21, 2012

AUSTINVILLE—Angela Pfannebecker, 29, of Austinville, died on Wednesday, January 18, 2012, at the Sartori Memorial Hospital in Cedar Falls, from respiratory distress pneumonia.

Funeral services will be held at 7:30 p.m., on Saturday, January 21, at the Redman-Schwartz Funeral Chapel in Aplington. Visitation will be on Saturday, from 4:00 p.m. until the service time at the funeral chapel.
© Iowa Falls Times Citizen 2012



Arlene M. Ringleb
Wednesday, January 18, 2012

January 21, 2012

ALLISON—Arlene M. Ringleb, 83, of Allison, died on Wednesday, January 18, 2012, at the Waverly Health Center in Waverly.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Saturday, January 21, at the St. John Lutheran Church, with burial in the Lynwood Cemetery, both in Clarksville. Visitation will be one hour prior to the services at the church. The Redman-Schwartz Funeral Home in Clarksville, is in charge of the arrangements.
© Iowa Falls Times Citizen 2012



Doris Sara Kearney
April 19, 1922-January 19, 2012

January 21, 2012

MARION—Doris Sara Kearney, 89, of Marion, formerly of Iowa Falls, died on Thursday, January 19, 2012, at home.

Per Doris’ wishes, there will not be any visitation or services. Arrangements by the Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Marion. Private family inurnment will be at Iowa Falls, at a later date.

Doris was born on April 19, 1922 in Brookings, South Dakota, the daughter of Charles and Bess (Stewart) Sturgis. She graduated from the Ocheyedan High School. On March 8, 1943, Doris was united in marriage to William Thomas Kearney in Chicopee, Massachusetts. He died on April 15, 2009. Doris and her good friend, Roberta Cate will be fondly remembered by many in Alden for their adventures and community involvement including, The Snack Shack at the city pool, the Shelter House at the river, their Sunday paper route, Sawdust and Stuff furniture refinishing and their twin moped escapades.

Survivors include two children, Mary J. Claassen of Swisher and Thomas S. Kearney of Marion; grandchildren, Katelyn Opheim, Kelli Michalk and Sean Kearney; and great-grandchildren, Kaden and McKenna Michalk.

She was preceded in death by her husband; parents; siblings, Russell Sturgis, Allen Sturgis, Blanche Degraf, Ethel Sturgis and Walter Sturgis; and her grandparents, Sara and Walter Stewart.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Alzheimer’s Association, East Central Iowa, Cedar Rapids, in William and Doris Kearney’s memory.
© Iowa Falls Times Citizen 2012



Glenna Jean Mutschler
September 14, 1935-January 19, 2012

January 25, 2012

IOWA FALLS—Glenna Jean Mutschler, 76, of Iowa Falls, died on Thursday, January 19, 2012, at the Heritage Care Center in Iowa Falls.

Funeral services were held on Tuesday, January 24, at the St. Peter’s United Church of Christ in rural Geneva. Burial was in the church cemetery. The Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Hampton, was in charge of the arrangements.

Glenna was born on September 14, 1935 in Clarke County, the daughter of Glenn and Geraldine (Charles) Allen. She graduated high school in the early 1950s and received training in medical and x-ray technology. On February 1, 1957, she was united in marriage to Marvin M. Mutschler at the St. Luke Parsonage in Grand Pass, Missouri. On May 31, 1957, she was baptized at the St. Peter’s Evangelical Reformed Church. Glenna worked as a medical laboratory and x-ray technician at the Iowa Falls Hospital, Dr. Bob Johnson’s office in Iowa Falls and the Franklin County Medical Center, retiring in the late 1990s.

She was a member of the St. Peter’s United Church of Christ in Geneva, the Order of the Eastern Star Chapter 342 and a member of the State and National level of Medical Laboratory and X-Ray Technicians. Through her life, she exhibited a love of family and was always supportive of all family members, especially nieces and nephews. She was interested in genealogy and enjoyed looking into her ancestry. Glenna was recognized with an award for Outstanding Service by the Medical Laboratory and X-Ray Technician Association in the early 1990s. After her retirement, she enjoyed her morning coffee groups.

Glenna is survived by two brothers, Irvin (Celeste) Allen of Huxley and Charles (Beverly) Allen of Ankeny; a sister, Ellen Allen of Camarillo, California; two sisters-in-law, Freda Emerson of California and Anna Mae Weikert of Iowa Falls; a goddaughter, Julie Furman of Dallas, Texas; and numerous nieces and nephews and great-nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; and brothers and sisters-in-law, Elmer and Henrietta Mutschler, Eime and Dorothy Dohlman, Lester and Edith Mutschler, Robert Weikert, Richard and Lorraine Mutschler, Edward and Mavis Mutschler and James and Lois Mutschler.

The family would like to thank the staff of the Heritage Care Center in Iowa Falls, for their patience and love in caring for Glenna. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Heritage Care Center, Iowa Falls.
© Iowa Falls Times Citizen 2012



James Davison
Thursday, January 19, 2012

January 25, 2012

APLINGTON—James Davison, 88, formerly of Aplington, died on Thursday, January 19, 2012, at the Rehabilitation Center of Allison.

Memorial services will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Saturday, February 4, at the Aplington Baptist Church. Inurnment will be held in the Alcock Cemetery near Frederika. The Redman-Schwartz Funeral Home in Parkersburg, is in charge of the arrangements.
© Iowa Falls Times Citizen 2012



Maurice E. Vosburg
Friday, January 20, 2012

January 25, 2012

HAMPTON—Maurice E. Vosburg, 90, of Hampton, died on Friday, January 20, 2012.

A Masonic service was held on Tuesday, January 24, at the Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Hampton. Private burial was in Gilman.
© Iowa Falls Times Citizen 2012



Marlys J. Jacobson
September 21, 1925-January 22, 2012

February 1, 2012

DES MOINES—Marlys J. Jacobson, 86, passed away on Sunday, January 22, 2012, at the Iowa Methodist Hospital in Des Moines.

Funeral services were held at the First United Methodist Church in Des Moines.

Marlys was born to Lewis and Lydia Kratz, on a farm near Bradford on September 21, 1925. She graduated from the Iowa Falls High School and Ellsworth Community College in Iowa Falls. She married Walter Jacobson in 1947 and began her teaching career. She later received her bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Drake University in Des Moines. She taught a total of 33 years.

Marlys was a member of the Iowa and National Education Associations, Saydel Retired Teachers, Des Moines, Retired School Personnel Associations, Kappa Kappa Iota Sorority, the PEO JZ Chapter, Friendship Force of Des Moines and several square dance clubs. She was a long-time member of the First United Methodist Church, serving along the way in various capacities in work groups and Christian education as a Sunday School and Bible School teacher and a caller on shut-ins. She loved learning all of her life and in retirement enjoyed attending Elderhostels.

She is survived by her daughter, Jill; one sister, Jan (Roger) Corbin; one sister-in-law, Alma Jacobson; many nieces and nephews, other loving relatives and many special friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Walter; and her daughter, Kathy.
© Iowa Falls Times Citizen 2012



Oscar J. Webber
June 22, 1941-January 23, 2012

January 28, 2012

IOWA FALLS—Oscar J. Webber, 70, from Marshalltown, formally of Iowa Falls, died on Monday, January 23, 2012, at the Mercy Hospital in Des Moines.

A celebration of life will be held at 1:00 p.m., on Saturday, January 28, at the Surls Funeral Home in Iowa Falls.

Oscar J. Webber, was born on June 22, 1941, in the former Webber family home, located in Iowa Falls. He was the younger of two children born to Dr. Scott I. and Eva Elizabeth Hogan Webber. Upon graduating from the Iowa Falls High School on May 26, 1959, he joined the United States Navy. After 22 years of faithful and honorable service to his country, he retired a hospital corpsman first class, with a certification in x-ray technology.

In his retirement years, he enjoyed traveling with his sister, Olive to most of the lower 48 states and Canada. Oscar’s one true passion was his ancestry and discovering his heritage that he was very proud of. He also loved animals and had several canine companions through the years. He was a very compassionate and giving person as he volunteered much of his time to the Iowa River Hospice and the House of Compassion, both located in Marshalltown. He loved to play Cribbage and Upwords with his family and friends; more accurately, he loved to beat them at the games and over the years has proven to be very good at it.

He is survived by his five nieces and nephews, of whom he was a father figure and mentor for many years, Russell S. Norem of Des Moines, Kathy McDonald of Bondurant, Marie (Mark) Oakley of Ackworth, Thomas A. (Lori) of Des Moines and Anthony T. (Karen) Norem of Centerville, Ohio; his six great-nieces and nephews, Heather (Tramayne) Purser of Huxley, Ashley and Eli Norem of Des Moines, Andrew McDonald of Indianola, Christopher (Ashley) Foster of Ankeny and Kristy of Centerville, Ohio; four great-great-nieces and nephews, Chloe and Dierks Purser of Huxley and Levi Ryan and Caisen Scott Foster of Ankeny; and two favorite cousins, Jolene Thompson and Linda Manske of Iowa Falls.

Oscar was preceded in death and will be reunited with his sister, Olive M. Webber Norem; his father, Dr. Scott I. Webber; his mother, Eva Elizabeth Hogan Webber; his grandparents; and many other relatives, friends and his loyal companions, Cope and Spring.

In lieu of flowers, the families ask that donations be made to the House of Compassion in Marshalltown.
© Iowa Falls Times Citizen 2012



Marjorie C. Trout
Monday, January 23, 2012

January 28, 2012

PELLA—Marjorie C. Trout, 84, of Pella, formerly of Eldora, died on Monday, January 23, 2012, at the Comfort House in Pella.

Funeral services were held on Thursday, January 26, at the First Baptist Church in Eldora, with burial in the Eldora City Cemetery. The Creps-Abels Funeral Home in Eldora, was in charge of the arrangements.
© Iowa Falls Times Citizen 2012



August Francis Conrad, Jr.
Monday, January 23, 2012

February 4, 2012

IOWA FALLS—August Francis Conrad, Jr., 93, of Iowa Falls, formerly of Audubon, died on Monday, January 23, 2012, at the Scenic Manor in Iowa Falls.

A Mass of Christian Burial was held on Saturday, January 28, at the St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Audubon, with interment in the St. Patrick’s Catholic Cemetery. The Kessler Funeral Home in Audubon, was in charge of the arrangements. Survivors include his son, James (Judy) Conrad of Iowa Falls.
© Iowa Falls Times Citizen 2012



Harold A. Eckhoff
Tuesday, January 24, 2012

January 28, 2012

LATIMER—Harold A. Eckhoff, 90, of Latimer, passed away on Tuesday, January 24, 2012, at the Belmond Medical Center in Belmond.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Saturday, January 28, at the First Reformed Church in Alexander. Burial will take place in the Alexander Cemetery. The Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Hampton, is in charge of the arrangements.
© Iowa Falls Times Citizen 2012



Elwood Geiken
Wednesday, January 25, 2012

January 28, 2012

ACKLEY—Elwood Geiken, 84, of Ackley, died on Wednesday, January 25, 2012, at the Eldora Nursing and Rehab.

Memorial services will be held at 2:30 p.m., on Saturday, January 28, at the Elliott Keninger American Legion Post #252 in Ackley, with private family inurnment. Family will receive friends from 1-2:30 p.m., on Saturday, before the services at the American Legion. The Sietsema Funeral Home in Ackley, is in charge of the arrangements.
© Iowa Falls Times Citizen 2012



Lois Hartman
Wednesday, January 25, 2012

January 28, 2012

PARKERSBURG— Lois Hartman, 87, of Parkersburg, died on Wednesday, January 25, 2012, at the Maple Manor Village in Aplington.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Saturday, January 28, at the Hope Reformed Church, with burial in the Oak Hill Cemetery, both in Parkersburg. Committal services will be held at 9:30 a.m., prior to the funeral. The Redman-Schwartz Funeral Home in Parkersburg, is in charge of the arrangements.
© Iowa Falls Times Citizen 2012



Opal Christensen
February 3, 1924-January 26, 2012

February 1, 2012

IOWA FALLS—Opal Christensen, 87, of Iowa Falls, passed away on Thursday, January 26, 2012, at the Scenic Manor, Iowa Falls.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Wednesday, February 1, at the First Church of God, Iowa Falls. Burial will be in the Union Cemetery, Iowa Falls. Memorials may be directed to the First Church of God, Iowa Falls or to the North Iowa Hospice. The Linn’s Funeral Home, Iowa Falls, is in charge of the arrangements.

Opal Finola Smith, was born on February 3, 1924 at New Market, the daughter of James C. and Rose Nell (Darold) Smith. She attended school in College Springs. On June 27, 1940, Opal was united in marriage to James “Lowell” Christensen at Coin. To this union four children were born, Carolyn, Susan, Lowell Jr. and Deniese. She was a homemaker for many years and also a partner and bookkeeper for Chris and Son Body Shop and Chris’s Honda and Chrome Shop.

She was a member of the First Church of God, Iowa Falls and the Women of the Church of God.

Opal Christensen is survived by her husband, Lowell Christensen of Iowa Falls; her children, Carolyn (Sonny) Lange of Iowa Falls, Susan (Phillip) Eggleston of Sherman, Texas, Lowell Jr. (Peggy) Christensen of Riverside, California and Deniese (David) Webb of Owasso, Oklahoma; eight grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Norma Hall of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma and Eulalee Warneke of Weslaco, Texas.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Rose and James Smith; a granddaughter, Lisa Lange; a grandson, Danny Lange; a son-in-law, Dennis Dillon; three brothers, Walter Smith, Harry Smith and Ernie Smith; and four sisters, Ermol Kelso, Audrey Davis, Verna Smith and Hilda Lyman.
© Iowa Falls Times Citizen 2012



Fern D. Gorder
May 17, 1914-January 28, 2012

February 8, 2012

DOWS—Fern D. Gorder, 97, of Dows, died on Saturday, January 28, 2012, at the Scenic Manor in Iowa Falls.

Funeral services were held on Thursday, February 2, at the First Lutheran Church in Dows, with Pastor Ronald Nelson officiating. Burial took place in the Fairview Cemetery in Dows. The Dugger Funeral Home in Dows, was in charge of the arrangements. Memorials may be made in Fern D. Gorder’s name to the family.

Fern Deloris Gorder, the daughter of Rudolph and Beulah (Steiff) Rollene, was born on May 17, 1914 in Morgan Township, Franklin County. She attended rural schools and graduated from the Dows High School in 1931. She was united in marriage to Raymond Gorder on September 23, 1936 in Dows, at her parents’ home. To this union two children were born. Raymond and Fern farmed for six years northeast of Dows and then moved to their farm two miles north of Popejoy, where they farmed until Raymond retired. Fern was very proud of their family farm and said she would never live anywhere else. She lived there 69 years before moving to the Scenic Manor in the fall of 2011.

Fern loved taking care of her home, her family and flowers. She was a member of the First Lutheran Church and remained a faithful member until her death. She was an active member of the church, being confirmed in 1941, a member of the First Lutheran Church Women and a Sunshine Lady. She was an active member of the Dows Senior Center and one of the originating members and over the years held several offices. She was also selected as the Wright County Outstanding Senior Citizen in Fort Dodge in 1982. Raymond and Fern loved traveling and they took many memorable vacations. After Raymond retired, they continued with shorter bus trips. Fern enjoyed these trips and continued taking bus trips after his death with her sister, Lucille.

Fern is survived by her son, Merlin and his wife, Julie Gorder of Dows; her daughter, Marcia Gorder and PJ Parry-Jones of Fort Dodge; grandsons, Lon (Lisa) Gorder of Buckingham, Jeffrey Gorder of Mason City, Steven (Sheena) Gorder of Indianola and Michael (Carie) Burgher of Dallas Center; eight great-grandchildren, Jacob and Carlie Gorder, Dalton, Carter, and Eleanor Gorder, Hank Gorder and Brooklyn and Brody Burgher; sister, Dorothy (Robert) Dow of Oskaloosa; sister-in-law, Patricia (Clint) Meyer of Iowa Falls; and very special friend, Dena Boor.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Rudolph and Beulah Rollene; husband, Raymond on April 21, 1990; brothers, Milo, Dale and Verl Rollene; sister, Lucille Miller; sisters-in-law, Phyllis and Ruth Rollene; and brothers-in-law, Glen and Bruce Miller.
© Iowa Falls Times Citizen 2012



Ruth Ites
February 24, 1924-January 29, 2012

February 1, 2012

ALDEN—Ruth Ites, 87, of Alden, died on Sunday, January 29, 2012, at the Scenic Manor Nursing Home in Iowa Falls.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Wednesday, February 1, at the United Methodist Church in Alden, with burial in the Alden Cemetery. The Surls Funeral Home in Iowa Falls, is in charge of the arrangements.

Ruth Geraldine Ites, was born on February 24, 1924 at her parents’ home, north of Iowa Falls, to Gerald and Katie Meyer. She graduated from the Iowa Falls High School in 1942. She married Robert G. Ites on February 3, 1944. They farmed south of Alden all of their lives until moving to Alden in 1996. She was a member of the Methodist Church in Alden. She loved baking, dancing and playing cards.

She is survived by a daughter, Karen Lykam and husband, Jack of Davenport; a son, Larry Ites and wife, Patti of Alden; grandchildren, Shawn and Colleen Ites of Dexter, Shawn and Monique Ites of McCloud, California, Jerry and Deb Brown of Bettendorf and Dee Lykam of Davenport; great-grandchildren, Madison Paige Ites and Melanie Ruth Ites and Jason and John Brown; a sister, Elena Ites; and her Shih Tzu, “Honey.”

She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert; her parents; and one brother, Alvin Meyer.

The family asks that memorials be directed to Lynn Bollinger for the Veterans Memorial Fund at the Alden Cemetery.
© Iowa Falls Times Citizen 2012



Marjorie Wilson
August 22, 1925-January 31, 2012

February 4, 2012

IOWA FALLS—Marjorie Wilson, 86, of Iowa Falls, passed away on Tuesday, January 31, 2012, at the Heritage Care Center, Iowa Falls.

Funeral services were held on Friday, February 3, at the First Christian Church, with burial in the Union Cemetery, both in Iowa Falls. The Linn’s Funeral Homes Iowa Falls Chapel was entrusted with the arrangements.

Marjorie June Bitters, was born on August 22, 1925 at Iowa Falls, the daughter of Edgar William Carl and Everetta (Wescott) Bitters. She attended the Iowa Falls Community Schools. On April 12, 1945, Marjorie was united in marriage to Harvey B. Wilson at Hampton. To this union two sons were born, Ronald and Donald. Marjorie was a homemaker, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.

Marjorie is survived by her sons, Ronald (Jean) Wilson of Indianola and Donald Wilson of Iowa Falls; five grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and one sister, Betty Jean Smith.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Edgar and Everetta Bitters; and her siblings, Howard Bitters, Dorothy Wiseman and Glenn Bitters.
© Iowa Falls Times Citizen 2012

 

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