Richard L. Lehmeier
Friday, June 1, 2012

June 6, 2012

TIPTON—Richard L. Lehmeier, 78, of Tipton, formerly of Iowa Falls, died on Friday, June 1, 2012, at the Dennis and Donna Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy in Hiawatha.

Memorial services will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Wednesday, June 6, at the Tipton United Methodist Church, where friends may call after 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday. The Cedar Memorial of Cedar Rapids is in charge of the arrangements.
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Nada Bottke
October 23, 1927-June 2, 2012

June 6, 2012

IOWA FALLS—Nada Bottke, 84, of Iowa Falls, passed away on Saturday, June 2, 2012, at the Ellsworth Municipal Hospital, Iowa Falls.

No formal services or visitation will be held. A private family burial will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the family. The Linn’s Funeral Homes Iowa Falls Chapel is assisting the family with Nada’s wishes.

Nada Irene Bobst, was born in Berkley, Michigan on October 23, 1927, the daughter of Albert William and Edythe (Lindsay) Bobst. Years later her family relocated to Iowa where Nada graduated from the Alexander, Iowa, Community Schools with the class of 1945. The following fall, Nada enrolled at Iowa State Teacher’s College (now UNI) to pursue her lifelong desire to teach. Upon graduation, Nada began teaching in a country school in the Popejoy area, then later to Reinbeck and Perry, before coming to the Iowa Falls Community Schools in 1954. She retired from the Iowa Falls Community Schools in 1993. Next to her family, teaching was the “love of her life.” On June 28, 1958, Nada was united in marriage to Paul Herbert Bottke at Iowa Falls.

She was a member of the Bethany Lutheran Church, Iowa Falls, where she taught Sunday School, Bible School and was a member of the Altar Guild. The “real” Nada who we knew and loved left us many years ago during her long struggle with Alzheimer’s. Because of this, her family has decided, in lieu of services, to establish scholarships for selected Iowa Falls-Alden High School graduates in the class of 2013 who have chosen to major in elementary education. The family requested no flowers please. Memorials will be added to the scholarship fund.

Nada Bottke is survived by her husband, Paul Bottke of Iowa Falls; her daughter, Nancy Guinane of Grinnell; her grandchildren, Matthew, Katie and Michael Guinane, all of Grinnell; and two sisters, Elsie Lycke of Alden and Amy Campbell of Iowa Falls.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Edythe and Albert Bobst; one sister, Doris Passehl; and two brothers, Dale and James Bobst.

“One hundred years from now, it will not matter what kind of a car I drove, what kind of a house I lived in, how much was in my bank account, or what my clothes looked like. But the world may be a little better because I was important in the life of a child.”
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Deborah Roberts Arp
January 24, 1955-June 3, 2012

June 9, 2012

DYSART—Deborah Roberts Arp, 57, of Clutier, formerly of Iowa Falls, passed away on Sunday, June 3, 2012, at her residence after a sudden illness.

Funeral services were held on Thursday, June 7, at the Zion Lutheran Church in Dysart, with burial in the Dysart Cemetery. A memorial fund is being established. The Overton Funeral Home of Dysart, was in charge of the arrangements.

Deborah Roberts Arp, was born on January 24, 1955 in Iowa Falls, the daughter of Darrah Lewis and Donna Mae (Modlin) Roberts. She met Richard Wilhelm Arp at a dance celebrating the end of M.A.S.H. They were married on August 11, 1984. On June 1, 1986, Deborah and Richard celebrated the arrival of their son, Christopher Darrah Arp. On September 10, 1991, they welcomed their daughter, Amanda Christine Arp to the family. Deborah and Richard lived in rural Clutier.

Deborah was a lifelong musician. She graduated from the University of Northern Iowa in 1977 with a bachelor’s degree in music education. Throughout her years of teaching, she influenced the lives of thousands of students and inspired them with her passion and talent for music. Quilting was Deborah’s favorite hobby, creating many beautiful works of art.

Deborah is preceded in death by her father, Darrah Lewis Roberts.

Deborah is survived by her mother, Donna Mae Roberts of Iowa Falls; her husband, Richard of Clutier; a son, Christopher Arp of Charles City; a daughter, Amanda Arp of Clutier; a brother, John Darrah Roberts of Iowa Falls; and a sister, Linda Joyce (Liam) Forristal of Greenbelt, Maryland.
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Raymond Russell Knipfel
Sunday, June 3, 2012

June 6, 2012

HAMPTON—Raymond Russell Knipfel, 88, of Hampton, passed away on Sunday, June 3, 2012, at the Mercy Medical Center North Iowa in Mason City.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Wednesday, June 6, at the Faith Baptist 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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LaMona Marchant
October 13, 1918-June 5, 2012

June 9, 2012

IOWA FALLS—LaMona Marchant, 93, of Iowa Falls, passed away on Tuesday, June 5, 2012, at the Scenic Manor, Iowa Falls.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., on Monday, June 11, at the Bethany Lutheran Church, Iowa Falls, with the Rev. David Werges officiating. A time of visitation will be one hour prior to the services at the church on Monday. Burial will be in the Hampton City Cemetery, Hampton. The Linn’s Funeral Homes Iowa Falls Chapel has been entrusted with the arrangements.

LaMona Marie Hansen, was born on October 13, 1918 at Hampton, the daughter of Adolph Magnus Hansen and Clara Magdeline (Hansen) Hansen. She graduated from the Hampton Community Schools and also the Edgewood Finishing School in Iowa Falls. She taught country school before her marriage to Ivan Duane Marchant on September 9, 1938 at Dubuque. She was a homemaker for many years but had also worked in the Hampton Canning Factory and was a longtime bookkeeper for Marchant Electronics.

She was a member of the Bethany Lutheran Church, Iowa Falls and a former member of the Chat and Sew Club of Hampton.

LaMona Marchant is survived by her children, Robert Duane (Marie) Marchant of Germany, Paula Marie (Jawad) Hallaq of Birmingham, Alabama and Roger John (Marcia) Marchant of Iowa Falls; 11 grandchildren; many great-grandchildren; several great-great-grandchildren; and her brother, David (Ruth) Hansen of Cedar Rapids.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Ivan; a great-grandson; her twin sister, LaMyne; and two brothers, Lee and Paul.
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Leillia Marie Zeeb
August 1, 1925-June 5, 2012

June 9, 2012

IOWA FALLS—Leillia Marie Zeeb, 86, of Iowa Falls, formerly of Eldora, passed away on Tuesday, June 5, 2012, at the Scenic Manor in Iowa Falls, while under the care of the Hospice of North Iowa.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, June 9, at 10:30 a.m., at the St. Paul Lutheran Church in Eldora. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the services at the church. Burial will follow in the Eldora City Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to the family. The Creps-Abels Funeral Home of Eldora, is in charge of the arrangements.

Leillia was born on August 1, 1925 in Auburn, Nebraska, the daughter of Jay and Irma (Rhinehart) Burns. On February 25, 1947, Leillia was united in marriage to William Zeeb in Papillion, Nebraska. Leillia and William welcomed two daughters, Imogene and Gloria, into their family. In 2000, Leillia and William moved to Iowa Falls, where the couple became members of the Immanuel Lutheran Church.

Leillia is survived by her daughters, Imogene “Jean” (Laurence) Neubauer of Alden and Gloria (Vance) Jorgensen of Iowa Falls; four grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and siblings, Mary Maake of Tucson, Arizona, Verda Lorimor of Green Bay, Wisconsin and Betty Burns-Harms, Calvin Burns and Charles Burns, all of Nebraska.

She was preceded in death by her husband, William who passed away on June 30, 2010; her parents, Jay and Irma; brothers, William, Gale, James, Phillip and Melvin Burns; and sister, Emma Burns Gill.
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Kathleen M. Hayes
August 10, 1919-June 5, 2012

June 9, 2012

IOWA FALLS—Kathleen M. Hayes, 92, of Iowa Falls, passed away on Tuesday, June 5, 2012, at the Ellsworth Municipal Hospital, Iowa Falls.

Visitation will be from 1-2:00 p.m., on Saturday, May 9, at the Linn’s Funeral Home, Iowa Falls, followed by a graveside service in the Northlawn Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Iowa Falls. Memorials may be directed to the family. The Linn’s Funeral Homes Iowa Falls Chapel has been entrusted with the arrangements.

Kathleen Mary Smith, was born on August 10, 1919 in Dover, Minnesota, the daughter of Rose Ida and William John Smith. Her parents passed away in her youth and she was raised by an aunt and uncle, Albert H. and Carolyn Retz of Oelwein. She attended the Oelwein Community Schools. On January 3, 1939, Kathleen was united in marriage to Floyd Everett Hayes in St. Joseph, Missouri. To this union three children were born, Bonnie, Jerald and Kay.

She was a real mother, homemaker, and wife to Floyd. She cooked, cleaned, had plants, baked, sewed, and loved to garden, canning over 1,000 quarts one year. She collected salt and pepper shakers and cookbooks. Kathleen and Floyd belonged to a snowmobile club and a camping club and loved to travel. She also had a passion for playing bingo. Kathleen enjoyed her family, grandkids, great-grandkids and friends. In July of 2008, she moved to the Heritage Care Center, Iowa Falls. We’ll sure miss all the birthday cakes, presents and especially her wonderful Christmas candy. She was quite a woman, we will miss her, her feisty ways and her loving heart.

Kathleen Hayes was preceded in death by her parents; her aunt and uncle; her husband, Floyd Hayes; two sons-in-law, Wallace Thies and Delbert Toomsen; three brothers, George Smith, William Smith and LeRoy Smith; and a sister, Rose Smith.

She is survived by her children, Bonnie Thies of Iowa Falls, Kay (Dick) Terveer of Iowa Falls and Jerry D. Hayes (Joyce Frisby) of Iowa Falls; eight grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; 21 great-great- grandchildren; and a sister-in-law, Nora Smith of Minnesota.
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Ricky Adams
Tuesday, June 5, 2012

June 9, 2012

HUBBARD—Ricky Adams, 59, of Hubbard, died on Tuesday, June 5, 2012, at his rural home.

Memorial services were held on Friday, June 8, at the Salem United Methodist Church in Hubbard. The Boeke Funeral Home of Hubbard, was in charge of the arrangements.
© Iowa Falls Times Citizen 2012

Russell Stateler Dougan
December 24, 1924-June 6, 2012

June 13, 2012

BUFFALO, Missouri—Russell Stateler Dougan, 87, of Buffalo, Missouri, died in his sleep on Wednesday, June 6, 2012, at the Mercy Hospital, Springfield, Missouri.

Funeral services were held on Tuesday, June 12, with Pastor Allen officiating, at the Montgomery-Viets Funeral Home, Buffalo. Graveside services will be held on Friday, June 15, in the Cottage Cemetery in Iowa Falls. The Linn's Funeral Homes Iowa Falls Chapel is handling the local arrangements.

Russell was born on December 24, 1924 at Iowa Falls, Iowa. He was the son of State and Esther (Lake) Dougan. Russell attended country school and belonged to 4-H. He graduated eighth grade. Russell drove a Model A Ford into Iowa Falls to attend high school. He was in FFA. He was Health Champion of Hardin County, Iowa, and within six weeks he was flat on his back unable to move due to rheumatic fever. Dr. Wray came out to the farm to examine him, and told his folks to take him to the Colfax, Iowa, Mineral Springs Hotel and start him on the mineral baths. He told about the big pitcher of mineral water on the bed stand that he was to drink. Being a teenager, he wasn’t going to drink that stuff, until the big old nurse in her white starched dress and hat came into his room. He decided he would drink the water. Russell graduated from the Iowa Falls High School in 1942. His first construction job was running a back hoe for Liittschwager. Russell was drafted into the Army on April 18, 1945 and discharged on December 4, 1946, as a sergeant. He served with 97th Repair Squad – 22nd Air Depot Group, and performed maintenance on all types of wheel and half tracked  vehicles. He was deployed to Okinawa to help rebuild after the bombing.

His first weekend on Okinawa, Russell toured the whole island looking for his brother, Arlo, who was with the U.S. Marines. Arlo was playing basketball on the beach. Russell’s camp was on the hilltop overlooking the beach where Arlo was. It was a surprise reunion because Arlo did not know Russell was there. After his Army discharge, Russell worked construction in Florida. He met and married Rhoda Barker on May 2, 1958, at West Palm Beach, Florida. Russell farmed in Iowa before retiring and moving to Buffalo.

Russell was a member of the Iowa Falls American Legion for 63 years. He was also a member of the Buffalo United Methodist Church. Russell enjoyed spending time at Sharpe’s drinking coffee and visiting.

Preceding him in death were his parents; his brother and sister-in-law, Arlo and Valda Dougan; and a nephew, Douglas DeBaun.

Survivors include his wife, Rhoda; one sister, Della Rae DeBaun of Phoenix; and many nieces and nephews.
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Iona F. Claassen
Thursday, June 7, 2012

June 9, 2012

GRUNDY CENTER—Iona F. Claassen, 94, of Grundy Center, passed away on Thursday, June 7, 2012, at the Grundy Care Center, while under the care of the Cedar Valley Hospice.

Funeral services will be held on Monday, June 11, at 10:30 a.m., at the Bethany Lutheran Church, with burial in the Rosehill Cemetery, both in Grundy Center. Visitation will be from 5-7:00 p.m., on Sunday, at the Engelkes-Abels Funeral Home in Grundy Center.
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Henrietta Helen Smeins
Friday, June 8, 2012

June 13, 2012

PARKERSBURG—Henrietta Helen Smeins, 87, of Parkersburg, passed away on Friday, June 8, 2012, at her home, from natural causes.

Funeral services were held on Tuesday, June 12, at the Redman-Schwartz Funeral Home with burial in the Oak Hill Cemetery, both in Parkersburg.
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Debra Ibeling
Wednesday, June 13, 2012

June 16, 2012

ACKLEY—Debra Ibeling, 53, of Ackley, died on Wednesday, June 13, 2012, at the Grundy County Memorial Hospital.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Saturday, June 16, at the Ackley High School (AGWSR) with burial in the Washington Reformed Cemetery, rural Ackley. The Sietsema Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
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Martha Hansina Miller
Saturday, June 16, 2012

June 20, 2012

HAMPTON—Martha Hansina Miller, 95, of Hampton, passed away on Saturday, June 16, 2012, at the Rehabilitation Center of Hampton.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Wednesday, June 20, at the St. John’s Lutheran Church, with burial in the St. John’s Lutheran Church Cemetery, both in rural Hampton. The Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Hampton, is in charge of the arrangements.
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Leonard Ray Myers
Sunday, June 17, 2012

June 20, 2012

PARKERSBURG—Leonard Ray Myers, 61, of Parkersburg, died on Sunday, June 17, 2012, at his home.

Memorial services will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Friday, June 22, at the Christian Reformed Church in Parkersburg. The Redman-Schwartz Funeral Home in Parkersburg, is in charge of the arrangements.
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Martin G. Winter
January 4, 1920-June 18, 2012

June 23, 2012

HUBBARD—Martin G. Winter, 92, of Hubbard, passed away from complications of Lewy Body Dementia on Monday, June 18, 2012, at the Hubbard Care Center.

Funeral services were held on Friday, June 22, at the St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, with the Rev. Matthew Rueger officiating. Burial followed in the Hubbard Cemetery. The Boeke Funeral Home of Hubbard, was in charge of the arrangements.

Martin Gustav Winter, son of Henry and Anna (Koeppen) Winter, was born on January 4, 1920 in Hardin County, on the Winter homestead farm east of Hubbard. He was baptized on February 1, 1920, at the St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church in Hubbard, by the Rev. Hugo Maas. He was confirmed on April 14, 1935, by the Rev. John Schliepsick at the same church. Martin received his education from the Banner Country School located southeast of Hubbard. He entered the armed services on May 18, 1942. He spent the first year in the States with basic and specialized medical training. In mid-1943 he was transported on a troop ship (Queen Mary) to England, where he was assigned to the 8th Air Force as a medic. For the duration of the war, Martin tended to soldiers and airmen wounded in The European Theatre during World War II. Martin returned to the States in August of 1945.

On February 24, 1946, he was united in marriage to Ruth Lindemann by the Rev. George Perlick at the St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in State Center. To this union were born three children, John, Lynette and Robert. Martin was engaged in farming his entire life. He raised crops and livestock on a farm 5 miles east of Hubbard. In 1983, Martin retired and moved to Hubbard but continued to help out with the farming into his late 80s. In addition, Martin worked part time for Security State Bank for many years.

He remained a lifelong member of the St. John’s Lutheran Church while faithfully serving in many church positions. Martin was well known for his service to the community. He was also a proud longtime member of the American Legion Post #4, Hubbard. Martin faithfully visited Ruth at the Hubbard Care Facility for many years. With failing health, Martin himself became a resident of the Care Center in December 2008 and remained there for the duration of life. If Martin was not playing pool or cards, he could be found fishing at a farm pond. Martin was a devoted husband and father. He was proud, supporting and very caring of his grandchildren.

Survivors include his children, John (Donna) Winter, Lynette (Thomas) Strauss and Robert (Nancy) Winter; grandchildren, Christine Winter (Justin Rundell), Matthew Winter, Timothy Strauss, Curt (Carey) Winter and Megan Winter; great-grandchildren, Kolby, Kassidy and Kiersten Winter and Arianna Corella; sister-in-law, Elaine Edler; also many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Ruth in 2009; his parents, Henry and Anna; his brothers, Walter, Henry Jr. and Franz; and his sisters, Louise and Marie.
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Ronald Dean Jones
January 29, 1943-June 19, 2012

June 23, 2012 

IOWA FALLS—Ronald Dean Jones, 69, of Iowa Falls, died on Tuesday, June 19, 2012, at the Oakwood Care Center in Clear Lake, surrounded by his family. He died from complications of Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP) after a long battle with this physically debilitating neurological disease.

A Funeral Mass was held on Friday, June 22, at the St. Mark Catholic Church in Iowa Falls, with burial in the Union Cemetery. The Surls Funeral Home in Iowa Falls was in charge of the arrangements. Memorials may be directed to the Ron Jones Memorial Scholarship Fund in care of the Green Belt Bank & Trust, Iowa Falls. The scholarship will be given annually to an Iowa Falls-Alden High School student.

Ron was born on January 29, 1943 in Iowa Falls, to Marion and Bonnie (Brown) Jones. He graduated from the Iowa Falls High School and then Iowa State University. He wrestled for both schools and achieved a great deal of individual and team success. Ron was united in marriage to Marianne Burton on August 6, 1966 at the St. Mark Catholic Church in Iowa Falls. They enjoyed 46 great years together having many laughs and good times with family and friends. Ron was a math teacher, guidance counselor and wrestling coach at the Iowa Falls High School. During his time as a teacher and coach, he made a tremendous impact on students and athletes, instilling in them that success can be achieved through hard work and perseverance.

Ron’s wrestling teams were known not only for their toughness and work ethic but also for competing with class. In recognition for his achievements as a wrestler and coach, he was inducted into the Iowa High School Wrestling Coaches Hall of Fame and National Wrestling Hall of Fame. He was also a member of the B.P.O.E Lodge #1674, St. Knights of Columbus and the Iowa State Letter Winners Club.

Ron is survived by his wife, Marianne of Iowa Falls; his son, Darron (Julie) Jones of Clear Lake and their children, Sam and Gretchen; his daughter, Darci (Tim) Carver of Urbandale and their children, Katie and Gabriel; his twin brother, Don (Dinah) Jones of Iowa Falls; his brother, Jerry (Linda) Jones of Bellevue, Nebraska; and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Marion and Bonnie Jones.
© Iowa Falls Times Citizen 2012

Betty L. Goodyear
July 2, 1928-June 20, 2012

June 23, 2012 

IOWA FALLS—Betty L. Goodyear, 83, of Iowa Falls, passed away on Wednesday, June 20, 2012, at the Heritage Care Center, Iowa Falls.

Funeral services will be held at a later date. Memorials may be directed to the family. The Linn’s Funeral Home, Iowa Falls, has been entrusted with the arrangements.

Betty Lois Welden, was born on July 2, 1928 at Iowa Falls, the daughter of Louie Levi and Iva Mae (Shively) Welden. She attended the Iowa Falls Community Schools, graduating with the class of 1946. She then attended Ellsworth College, Iowa Falls, receiving a degree in nutrition in 1948. On November 23, 1952, Betty was united in marriage to Robert Lee Goodyear at the First Congregational Church, Iowa Falls. To this union three children were born, Kurt Welden, Karla Rae and Mark Davis. Betty was a homemaker and also drove a bus for the Iowa Falls Community Schools from 1971 to 1992.

She was a member of the First Congregational United Church of Christ, Iowa Falls and belonged to the Progress Club, Iowa Falls and was a member of the Hardin County Republican Women’s Club. She also raised Chow Chows and taught dog training classes.

Betty L. Goodyear is survived by her children, Kurt W. Goodyear and his wife, Sue of Newnan, Georgia, Karla R. Arnold and her husband, Butch of Iowa Falls and Mark D. Goodyear and his wife, Susan of Lincoln, Nebraska; three grandchildren, Jeremy Lee Arnold of St. Charles, Missouri, Kate Havener Goodyear of Lincoln, Nebraska and Ann Goodyear of Lincoln, Nebraska; and one brother, William “Bill” Welden and his wife, Bonnie of Iowa Falls.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Louie and Iva Welden; and her husband, Robert Goodyear.
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Joyce E. Cook
September 28, 1954-June 22, 2012

June 27, 2012

NEW PROVIDENCE—Joyce E. Cook, 57, of New Providence, passed away on Friday, June 22, 2012, at her home in New Providence, as a result of an accident.

A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m., on Wednesday, June 27, at the Eldora United Methodist Church, Eldora, with Pastor Vicki Reece officiating. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the family to distribute to various charities. The Creps-Abels Funeral Home of Eldora, is in charge of the arrangements.

Joyce was born on September 28, 1954 in Eldora, the daughter of Glenn and Georgia (Faust) Miller. She grew up in Hubbard, graduating from Hubbard High with the class of 1972. After high school, Joyce attended AIB College and earned a two-year business degree. On July 26, 1975, Joyce was united in marriage to Robert Frank Cook in Hubbard. The couple welcomed two children into their family, Janelle and Jared. Joyce helped Rob with his family’s farm and in 1989, Rob and Joyce farmed together on the Century Farm and were later joined by Jared and Casey and their families in the family farming operation.

Joyce is survived by her mother, Georgia Miller of Hubbard; children, Janelle (Casey) Cook-Guiles of Union and Jared (Angie) Cook of Union; four grandchildren, Ava and Cash Guiles and Adeline and Laney Cook; sister, Carol (Jerry) Rash of Union; brother, Keith (Jean) Miller of Hubbard; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her father, Glenn Miller; husband, Robert; and father- and mother-in-law, Frank and Phyllis Cook.
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Ronald M. Cook
October 5, 1959-June 22, 2012

June 27, 2012

IOWA FALLS—Ronald M. Cook, 52, of Iowa Falls, passed away on Friday, June 22, 2012, at the Ellsworth Municipal Hospital, Iowa Falls.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., on Friday, June 29, at the Linn’s Funeral Home, Iowa Falls. A time of visitation will be one hour before the services at the funeral home. Burial will be in the Berlin, Jackson Township Cemetery, Owasa. Memorials may be directed to the family. The Linn’s Funeral Homes Iowa Falls Chapel has been entrusted with the arrangements.

Ronald Merritt Cook, was born on October 5, 1959 at Iowa Falls, the son of Paul Cook and Verla Rowena Nehring. He attended the Iowa Falls Community Schools. He worked as an automobile mechanic and furniture upholster until being disabled.

Ronald M. Cook is survived by his children, Ryan Paul Cosby of Ionia and Leah Michelle Cosby of Hansell; one grandchild, Chayton Peterson of Hansell; one brother, James Paul Cook of Coralville; and a half-sister, Jennifer Cook.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Paul Cook and Verla Nehring.
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Patti A. Ites
March 17, 1941-June 23, 2012

June 27, 2012

IOWA FALLS—Patti A. Ites, 71, of Iowa Falls, died on Saturday, June 23, 2012, at the Iowa Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Wednesday, June 27, 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.

Patti A. Ites, was born on March 17, 1941 in Ames, to Kenneth and Peggy Johnson. She graduated from the Des Moines Roosevelt High School in 1959. She married Larry D. Ites on January 1, 1996, and they moved to Alden where they currently reside south of Alden. She loved life on the farm and her animals. She especially enjoyed celebrating family birthdays and holidays.

She is survived by her husband; her sons, Shawn R. (Colleen) Ites of Dexter and Shawn D. (Monique) Ites of McCloud, California; her grandchildren, Madison Paige Ites and Melanie Ruth Ites; her father, Kenneth (Judy) Johnson; her brother, John (Jenny) Johnson; and nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her mother.

The family asks that memorials be directed to the Animal & Rescue League of Iowa. The family would like to thank you for your many acts of kindness and expressions of sympathy and invite you to a time of fellowship at church following services at the cemetery.
© Iowa Falls Times Citizen 2012

William “Bill” C. Bergman
Saturday, June 23, 2012

June 27, 2012

DIKE—William “Bill” C. Bergman, 88, of Dike, died on Saturday, June 23, 2012, at the Allen Memorial Hospital in Waterloo, of natural causes.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Wednesday, June 27, at the Reformed Church of Stout, with burial in the Stout Cemetery. Visitation will be one hour prior to the services at the church. The Redman-Schwartz Funeral Home in Parkersburg, is in charge of the arrangements.
© Iowa Falls Times Citizen 2012

James Hackbarth
March 3, 1960-June 25, 2012

June 27, 2012

ALDEN—James Hackbarth, 52, of Alden, passed away on Monday, June 25, 2012, at the Allen Hospital, Waterloo.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Thursday, June 28, at the First Christian Church, Iowa Falls. Visitation will be one hour before the services at the church on Thursday. Burial will be in the Friends Cemetery, Iowa Falls. Memorials may be directed to the family. The Linn’s Funeral Homes Iowa Falls Chapel has been entrusted with the arrangements.

James LeRoy Hackbarth, was born on March 3, 1960 at Iowa Falls, the son of Kent LeRoy and Elfrieda (Rau) Hackbarth. He attended the Iowa Falls Community Schools, graduating with the class of 1978. After his graduation he worked for Hamilton’s Welding, Iowa Falls and then worked in the produce departments of Joe’s Super Value, Prescott Super Value and the Iowa Falls Hy-Vee Store.

James Hackbarth is survived by his mother, Elfrieda Hackbarth of Alden.

He was preceded in death by his father, Kent Hackbarth in 2004.
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Carol Hoefer

June 27, 2012

UNION—Memorial services for Carol Hoefer will be held on Saturday, June 30, at 1:00 p.m., in the Miller Cemetery, 3 miles southwest of Union. After the memorial service everyone is invited to the Pine Lake Lodge for refreshments and fellowship.
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Luverne "Vern" A. Humburg
Monday, June 25, 2012

June 30, 2012

HAMPTON—Luverne "Vern" A. Humburg, 74, of Hampton, passed away on Monday, June 25, 2012, at the Hampton Hospital Hospice Center, after a long battle with cancer.

Funeral services were held on Thursday, June 28, at the Hampton United Methodist Church. Burial was in the Sheffield Cemetery in Sheffield. The Sietsema­Vogel Funeral Home in Hampton, was in charge of the arrangements.
© Iowa Falls Times Citizen 2012

Larry Joe Carpenter
Tuesday, June 26, 2012

June 30, 2012

IOWA FALLS—Larry Joe Carpenter, 67, of Iowa Falls, passed away at his home on Tuesday, June 26, 2012, under the care of the Iowa Hospice.

As per Larry Joe Carpenter’s wishes, no formal services are planned. Inurnment will be in the Savannah Cemetery, St. Joseph, Missouri. The Linn’s Funeral Homes Iowa Falls Chapel has been entrusted with Larry Joe’s wishes.
© Iowa Falls Times Citizen 2012

Edna Knavel
August 1, 1919-June 27, 2012

July 4, 2012

IOWA FALLS—Edna Knavel, 92, of Iowa Falls, died on Wednesday, June 27, 2012, at the Hubbard Care Center in Hubbard.

Funeral services were held on Monday, July 2, at the Immanuel Lutheran Church in Iowa Falls, with the Rev. Paul Beisel officiating. Burial was in the Point Pleasant Cemetery in rural Eldora. The Boeke Funeral Home of Hubbard, was in charge of the arrangements.

Edna Ellen (Mitterer) Knavel, was born on August 1, 1919, on the Mitterer homestead in the Point Pleasant neighborhood between Eldora and Hubbard. She was one of nine children born to John and Minnie (Palo) Mitterer. She was baptized on March 26, 1930 and confirmed on April 29, 1948. Edna received her education by attending the Victor Country School through the eighth grade. On June 29, 1940, Edna was united in marriage to Harold H. Knavel at the Methodist Parsonage in Charles City. She and Harold were co-owners of G & K Wholesale where she helped keep the books for many years. She also worked at General Publishing for eight years, worked at Pineview Lunchroom and mentored Jacob at Pineview and Rock Run for 7-8 years.

She was a member of the Immanuel Lutheran Church, where she served on the Ladies Aid. She belonged to several Bridge and 500 Clubs. Edna volunteered at Seeds of Hope for many years. She loved going to the grandkids’ and great-grandkids’ activities. Edna passed away on Wednesday, June 27, 2012, at the Hubbard Care Center, where she had been a resident for the last year and a half.

Those remaining to cherish her memory include her daughter, Sandra Rhodes and her husband, Byron of Zearing; three grandchildren, Brett (Tracy) Rhodes of Panama City, Florida, Blake (Paige) Rhodes of Denver, Colorado and Shauna (Chad) of Conrad; eight great-grandchildren, Zach, Madelynn, Clay and Joseph Rhodes, Alyssa and Ty Rhodes and Max, Olivia and Angus Callaway; one sister-in-law, Margaret Mitterer of Iowa Falls; and many nieces and nephews.

Edna was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Harold on January 12, 2000; five sisters and three brothers.
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Gerry Ronald Abbott
Wednesday, June 27, 2012

June 30, 2012

HAMPTON—Gerry Ronald Abbott, 71, of Hampton, passed away on Wednesday, June 27, 2012, at his home.

Memorial services will be held at 10:00 a.m., on Monday, July 2, at the Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Hampton. Burial will take place in the Hampton Cemetery. Visitation will be from 1-4:00 p.m., on Sunday, at the funeral home.
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Dorothy Belken
Wednesday, June 27, 2012

June 30, 2012 

IOWA FALLS—Dorothy Belken, 91, of Iowa Falls, died on Wednesday, June 27, 2012, at the Heritage Care Center in Iowa Falls.

A private graveside service will be held at a later date. The Surls Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
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Sharon Kay Boyenga
June 18, 1955-June 28, 2012

June 30, 2012

ACKLEY—Sharon Kay Boyenga, 57, of Ackley, passed away on Thursday, June 28, 2012, at the Presbyterian Village, Ackley.

Memorials may be sent to the United Methodist Church, Ackley, or to the American Cancer Society. Memorial services will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Monday, July 2, at the United Methodist Church, Ackley, with inurnment in the East Friesland Church Cemetery, Ackley. The Linn’s Funeral Homes Ackley Chapel has been entrusted with the arrangements.

Sharon Kay Boyenga, was born on June 18, 1955 at the Allen Hospital, Waterloo, the daughter of Alvin Boyde and Esther Louise (Van Loh) Boyenga. She attended the Ackley Community School, graduating with the class of 1973. She received her CNA Degree from Ellsworth Community College, Iowa Falls. Sharon worked for Eldora Quality Products, Boyt Manufacturing of Iowa Falls, Heritage Care Center of Iowa Falls, the Presbyterian Village of Ackley and Dekalb Seed in Eldora.

She was a member of the United Methodist Church, Ackley, where she sang in the choir and was a charter member of the church’s singles group and a former member of the East Friesland Presbyterian Church.

Sharon Kay Boyenga is survived by many friends, including her church family.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Alvin and Esther Boyenga; and a twin brother at birth.
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Doris R. Rieks
Thursday, June 28, 2012

July 4, 2012

OWASA—Doris R.Rieks, 87, of Owasa, passed away on Thursday, June 28, 2012, at her home.

Funeral services were held on Monday, July 2, at the Immanuel Lutheran Church, with burial in the Northlawn Memory Gardens Cemetery, both in Iowa Falls. The Linn’s Funeral Home, Iowa Falls, was in charge of the arrangements.
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Ray L. Brungard
Thursday, June 28, 2012

July 4, 2012

PARKERSBURG—Ray L. Brungard, 67, of Parkersburg, died on Thursday, June 28, 2012, at the Covenant Medical Center in Waterloo, of natural causes.

Funeral services were held on Monday, July 2, at the Bethel Lutheran 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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Alice S. Bridges
March 31, 1917-June 29, 2012

July 11, 2012

DOWS—Alice S. Bridges, 95, of Dows, passed away on Friday, June 29, 2012, at the Rehabilitation Center of Hampton.

Funeral services were held on Saturday, July 7, at the First Lutheran Church in Dows. Pastor Ron Nelson officiated. Burial was in the Fairview Cemetery in Dows. In lieu of flowers, the family wishes memorials be directed to the First Lutheran Church in Dows or the donor’s choice. The Dugger Funeral Home in Dows, was in charge of the arrangements.

Alice Synthia Bridges, was born on March 31, 1917. She was the seventh of 12 children born and raised by Edward and Sadie (Miller) Ingebritson on the Ingebritson Century Farm four miles east of Dows. Alice received her grade school education at the country schoolhouse a half mile north of the farm and attended the Dows High School. When a young woman, Alice moved to Chicago to find employment and later retuned to Iowa where in 1938, she married Clair “Bill” Bridges and moved to the Bridges Century Farm located four miles northeast of Dows. After Bill’s death in 1966, she lived in Dows for a short time before returning to the farm where she lived the remainder of her life.

She was a devoted member of the First Lutheran Church in Dows and a member of the Friendly Circle Women’s Club. Anyone who stopped in to visit her could always count on a friendly welcome, a cup of coffee and a rousing game of Skip-Bo.

Alice was preceded in death by her husband, Bill; her son, Bob; her six brothers, Owen, Floyd, Leland, Orville, Harry and Merton Ingebritson; and three sisters, Helen Nebergal, Gwendoline Miller and Geraldine Jette Hurd.

Survivors include her children, Janice Olson of Aptos, California, Charlene Albers of Dundas, Minnesota and Harold Bridges of Jacksonville, Florida; sisters, Olive Quasdorf of Eldora and Faye Boser of Little Falls, Minnesota; 10 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.
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John O. Evans
Friday, June 29, 2012

July 4, 2012

WILLIAMS—John O. Evans, 91, of Williams, passed away on Friday, June 29, 2012, at his home.

Funeral services were held on Tuesday, July 3, at the Linn’s Funeral Chapel, Iowa Falls. Burial was in the Otis Grove Cemetery, Dows, with military honors provided by the U.S. Navy and the Dows American Legion Post.
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