Michael W. Mayland
March 9, 1970-May 1, 2012

May 5, 2012

IOWA FALLS—Michael W. Mayland, 42, of Iowa Falls, passed away on Tuesday, May, 1, 2012, at the Mercy Medical Center, Des Moines.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., on Saturday, May 5, at the Linn’s Funeral Chapel, Iowa Falls, with Pastor Steve Hill officiating. Burial will follow in the Union Cemetery, Iowa Falls.

Michael William Mayland, was born on March 9, 1970 at Britt, the son of Gloria J. (VanDusseldorp) and Walbert W. Mayland, Jr. He attended the Britt Community Schools, graduating with the class of 1989. He was in 4-H and FFA during high school and had worked at the high school. He was baptized and confirmed at the First Lutheran Church, Britt. He attended the Iowa Lakes Community College. Mike worked for Martings Manufacturing, Britt, The Boyt Co. and the City of Iowa Falls. He also raised Belgian paints, quarter horses, mules and donkeys. He helped the the areas local kids in 4-H and FFA, with their horse projects. He also helped with the Equestrian Center with driving classes and gave rides on holidays at Calkins Nature Center, and native trails at the Hampton Pumpkin Days. His Belgian team was also at the Franklin County Fair on the seven team horse wheel thrashing machine. His horses were shown in 4-H and FFA at the Hardin and Franklin County fairs. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, trapping, trail rides and working his horses.

Mike Mayland is survived by his parents, Walbert and Gloria Mayland of Britt; a daughter, Lacey Mayland of Iowa Falls; two grandchildren, Landon and Dylan Brekke of Iowa Falls; a sister, Becky (Charles) Fitz of Iowa Falls and her sons, Bradley Mayland and Levi Fitz; his grandparents, Nona VanDusseldorp of Britt and Walbert B. Mayland of Britt; a special aunt, June (Eldon) Asche of Kanawa; and two special friends.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Mervin VanDusseldorp and Caroline Mayland; and his special companion, his dog Duke.
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Karen Meyer
Wednesday, May 2, 2012

May 5, 2012

APLINGTON—Karen Denise Meyer, 60, of Aplington, died on Wednesday, May 2, 2012, at her home, from complications of pancreatic cancer.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Saturday, May 5, at the Christian Reformed Church in Austinville, with burial in the Pleasant View Cemetery, Aplington. The Redman-Schwartz Funeral Chapel in Aplington, is in charge of the arrangements.
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Rhonda L. (Trittien) Hagelman
September 28, 1955-May 3, 2012

May 16, 2012

SAN ANTONIO, Texas—Rhonda L. Hagelman, passed away on Thursday, May 3, 2012, in San Antonio, Texas, at the age of 56.

Memorial services were held at 2:00 p.m., on Wednesday, May 9, at the Doeppenschmidt Funeral Home in New Braunfels, Texas. The family welcomes memorial donations made to the Hope Hospice of New Braunfels. 

Rhonda was born to Edward Lee Trittien and Darlene (Reeder) Trittien on September 28, 1955 in Eldora. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, aunt, niece and friend. She was active in the New Braunfels Business Community as well as the PTO in recent years.

Rhonda is survived by her loving husband and friend, Ronald Hagelman, Jr. of New Braunfels, Texas; father, Edward Trittien of Eldora; mother, Darlene Luppen of Cassville, Missouri; children, Ronald Hagelman III and wife, Eden of Austin, Texas, Jeffrey Hagelman and wife, Deanne of Austin, Texas and Ashley Hagelman of San Marcos, Texas; siblings, Marcia Accordino of Forest, Virginia, Brenda Delsing and husband, Scott of Iowa Falls, Jake Thomas of Iowa Falls and Tricia Thomas of Cassville, Missouri; mothers-in-law, Betty Wyatt and Rebecca Hagelman, both of New Braunfels, Texas; uncle, Kenneth Trittien of Iowa Falls; grandchildren, Walden Hagelman, Carson Hagelman, Elliott Hagelman and Griffin Hagelman, all of Austin, Texas; along with numerous other relatives and friends.
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John Harold Stotser
May 26, 1940-May 5, 2012

June 2, 2012

SANTA BARBARA, California—John Stotser, 71, of Santa Barbara, California, passed away on Saturday, May 5, 2012, at the Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital after a brief illness.

John was born on May 26, 1940 in Iowa Falls, to Harold and Florence Stotser. He was raised along with his seven siblings on their family farm. John attended the Robertson Elementary School, transferred to IF Junior High in seventh grade and graduated from the Iowa Falls High School in 1958. John was an avid wrestler, following a family tradition. He went to California in the late 1950s and settled down in Santa Barbara where he met his wife, Elisa on a blind date. They married on September 5, 1964.

John worked for many years at a local finance company, but it was in April 1979 when John followed his entrepreneurial passion and opened a Marine Supply business in Port Hueneme along with a friend. John poured all his blood, sweat and tears into the company, which is still highly successful today. It was his “baby.”

John loved his family and friends. You could always find him either out on the golf course playing or visiting with his “cronies” at the Santa Barbara Municipal Golf Course (“Muni”). John also enjoyed tending to the gardening at his home and hosting family barbecues.

John is survived by his wife, Elisa; daughter, Annamarie Cole of Goleta; son, J.T. (Aimee) Stotser of Camarillo; grandchildren, Colin, Taylor, Cassidy, Jackson and Ryan; sister, Lois Stevens of Alexandria, Virginia; brothers, George of Eldora and Bruce of Janesville; and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; two sisters, Marilyn and Patricia; two brothers, Robert and William; and a nephew, Michael.

If you wish to send a remembrance it may be sent to the family or to the Santa Barbara Cancer Center at 300 West Pueblo St., Santa Barbara, CA 93105.
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Jeffery Allen Walterman
Sunday, May 6, 2012

May 9, 2012

HAMPTON—Jeffery Allen Walterman, 46, of Hampton, passed away on Sunday, May 6, 2012, at his home.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Wednesday, May 9, at the First Christian 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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Robert “Bob” Lewis Wharton
Tuesday, May 8, 2012

May 12,2012

LATIMER—Robert “Bob” Lewis Wharton, 88, of Latimer, passed away on Tuesday, May 8, 2012, at the Rehabilitation Center of Hampton.

Funeral services were held on Friday, May 11, at the Church of Christ in Hampton, with burial in the Hampton Cemetery. The Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Hampton, was in charge of the arrangements.
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Mary Ellen Meester
Wednesday, May 9, 2012

May 12,2012

PARKERSBURG—Mary Ellen Meester, 83, of Parkersburg, died on Wednesday, May 9, 2012, at the Allen Memorial Hospital in Waterloo, from natural causes.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., on Saturday, May 12, at the Colfax Center Presbyterian Church in rural Holland, with burial in the church 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.
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Edna Mae Williams
June 18, 1935-May 10, 2012

May 12, 2012

IOWA FALLS—Edna Mae Williams, 76, of Iowa Falls, died on Thursday, May 10, 2012, at the Israel Family Hospice House in Ames.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Monday, May 14, at the Bethany Lutheran Church in Iowa Falls, with a 1:00 p.m. graveside service in the Rowan Cemetery in Rowan. Visitation will be from 2-4:00 p.m., on Sunday, at the Surls Funeral Home in Iowa Falls. In lieu of flowers donations can be sent to the Rowan Community Endowment Inc. Scholarship, Rowan or to the Bethany Lutheran Church in Iowa Falls.

Edna Mae Williams, was born on June 18, 1935 in Wright County, the daughter of Frank and Jennie (Nolte) Retleff, Sr. She graduated from the Rowan High School and attended Ellsworth Community College in Iowa Falls. On August 18, 1962, Edna was united in marriage to Charles Williams at the Bethany Lutheran Church in Iowa Falls. Edna had worked as a health aide for Hardin County Homemakers, retiring in 2002. In her more than 24 years as a health aide she was able to be a part of many families and develop lasting relationships with them. It was a great job for a person with a big heart. Edna was a faithful, loving, caring and positive person. Even when times were tough she took life without complaint.

Edna was a den mother for the Cub Scouts, a member of the Hardin County Extension and as a member of the Bethany Lutheran Church, she participated as a Sunday School teacher and a committee member for worship and music.

Some of Edna’s favorite quotes were “Sometimes we are so busy adding up our troubles that we forget to count our blessings,” “It takes a long time to grow old friends” and “A man is rich according to what he is, not according to what he has.” Edna’s four grandchildren were the light of her life and a great source of pride for her. Their names came up frequently in conversations with friends.

Edna is survived by her son, Scott and his wife, Sandy of Eldora; a daughter, Lori Krause and her husband, Kent of Iowa Falls; and three grandchildren, Parker Krause, Katherine Williams and Charles Williams.

Edna was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; a brother; and her grandson, Hunter Krause.
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Dr. Alfred Jenness
May 25, 1924-May 10, 2012

May 16, 2012

BETTENDORF—Dr. Alfred Jenness, 87, of Donahue, passed away on Thursday, May 10, 2012, at the Clarissa C. Cook Hospice House in Bettendorf.

Memorial services were held on Tuesday, May 15, at the Runge Mortuary. Burial took place in the Davenport Memorial Park Cemetery in Davenport. Memorials may be made to the Clarissa C. Cook Hospice House. Online condolences can be made to the family at www.rungemortuary.com.

Alfred was born on May 25, 1924 in Willow Township, the son of Arthur and Esther (Smith) Jenness. He later married Barbara Peters on February 18, 1961, in Moline, Illinois. She preceded him in death in 1991.

Alfred worked as a chiropractor, graduating from Palmer College. He is also a lifetime member of The American Legion Post 0188, The Iowa Falls Moose and the Mississippi Valley Country and Western Music Association, of which he was a co-founder. Alfred is also a member of the CMA Country Music Association and was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in Nashville, Tennessee in 1968.

Survivors include daughters, Michelle Jenness and Janice Jenness-Cope; sons, Ed Jenness and Alfred Jr.; brothers, Miron and LeRoy Jenness; and sisters, Alta May Bauman and Alma Hendrickson.

He was preceded in death by his parents and wife, Barbara.
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Donald L. Meyer
May 25, 1931-May 10, 2012

May 16, 2012

IOWA FALLS—Donald L. Meyer, 80, of rural Iowa Falls, passed away on Thursday, May 10, 2012 at his home.

Funeral services were held on Monday, May 14, at the First Christian Church, Iowa Falls, with Pastor Bruce Klapp of the Abundant Life Chapel officiating. Memorials may be directed to the Abundant Life Chapel, Dows, Iowa. Private family burial will be in the Grant Township, Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Franklin County. The Linn’s Funeral Home, Iowa Falls, was in charge of the arrangements.

Donald Lavern Meyer “Popsie” was born on May 25, 1931 at Iowa Falls, the son of Lavern Arthur and Mabel Bernice (Doidge) Meyer. He attended country grade school and graduated from the Geneva High School with the class of 1949. Donald served his country in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. On January 21, 1961, Donald was united in marriage to Nancy Cora Cook at Iowa Falls. To this union five children were born, Julia, Joan, Nicholas, Christopher and Betsy. Donald lived and farmed for most of his life on the same farm on Highway 65 north of Iowa Falls. He’s part of the four generations Century Farm Award in 1977. He retired from farming in 1993.

He was a member of the Abundant Life Chapel, Dows and the American Legion. Don loved to coffee with his friends and never wanted to miss coffee with Chris and “his crew.” He loved his wife and traveling with her to Hawaii and Branson, making many friends along the way. He dearly loved being with his family, his church family. Any potluck dinner was appreciated. He loved feeding his other dependents—the birds.

Donald L. Meyer is survived by three daughters, Julia (Jeffrey) Forgy of Dows, Joan (Dennis) Barrick of Iowa Falls and Betsy (Chris) Jess of Alden; a son, Christopher (Teresa) Meyer of Iowa Falls; 16 grandchildren, Joseph Forgy of North Liberty, Jonathan Forgy of Alden, Rebeka Forgy of Iowa Falls, Naomi Forgy of Dows, Nicole (DJ) Steen of Cedar Rapids, Jennifer Olson of Cedar Rapids, Stacy (Abby) Barrick of Alden, Jason Barrick of Alden, Ryan Barrick of Alden, Nicholas Meyer (fiancée, Nikole Warmbier) of Iowa Falls, Nathan Meyer of Twentynine Palms, California, Chelsea Meyer of Iowa Falls and Luke, Joshua, Cora and Isaiah Jess of Alden; three great-grandchildren, Madison and Andon Barrick of Alden and Jaelyn Barrick of Iowa Falls; two sisters, Marian Sanders of Alden and Jeanne (John) Burger of Zephyr Hills, Florida; and a brother, Larry Meyer of Iowa Falls.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Lavern and Mabel Meyer; his wife, Nancy Meyer; a son, Nicholas Meyer; and a great-granddaughter, Miracle Lynn Steen.
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Eugene Beving
February 16, 1936-May 11, 2012

May 16, 2012

ACKLEY—Eugene Beving, 76, of Ackley, died on Friday, May 11, 2012, at the Cedar Valley Hospice in Waterloo.

Funeral services were held on Tuesday, May 15, at the Faith Presbyterian Church in Ackley, with burial in the church cemetery. The Sietsema Funeral Home in Ackley, was in charge of the arrangements.

Eugene U. Beving, was born on February 16, 1936 in Ackley, to Harry and Pauline (Fritz) Beving. Eugene graduated from the Ackley High School in 1954. On June 14, 1955, Eugene was united in marriage to JoAnn Rops at the Austinville Christian Reformed Church.

Eugene was an avid fan of the Iowa Hawkeyes and the Minnesota Vikings. Gene served several terms as Elder and was presently on the Board of Trustees at church. He also enjoyed the AARP gang picnic group, Don, Vergean and Marie, Bob and Carol, and Don and Lil. He farmed all his life and enjoyed spending time with his family.

Eugene is survived by his wife, JoAnn of Ackley; a son, Mike (Lisa) Beving of Ankeny and their children, Megan (Nick) Parker of Ankeny and Sara Beving of West Des Moines; a daughter, Julie (Rodney) Carolus of Ackley and their children, Ryan and Justin Carolus of Cedar Falls; a brother, Virgil (Sylvia) Beving of Ackley; a sister, Paulette (Darryl) Courtney of Waterloo; two brothers-in-law, Marvin (Jeannette) Rops and Dennis (LaDonna) Rops; and three sisters-in-law, Betty (Don) Harken, Mary Ascher and Frances (Floyd) Hook.

He was preceded in death by his parents; a sister, LaVonne Aldinger; sister and brother-in-law, Valda and Arlo Dougan; sister-in-law, Verla Rops; and brother-in-law, Junior Ascher.
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Wilma L. (Tudy) Brass
Friday, May 11, 2012

May 16, 2012

HAMPTON—Wilma L. (Tudy) Brass passed away on Friday, May 11, 2012, at the Rehabilitation Center of Hampton.

Funeral services were held on Tuesday, May 15, at the First Congregational United Church of Christ in Hampton, with burial in the Hampton Cemetery. The Sietsema- Vogel Funeral Home in Hampton, was in charge of the arrangements.
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Vivian Eileen Fraser
Friday, May 11, 2012

May 16, 2012

CLARION—Vivian Eileen Fraser, 89, of Eagle Grove and formerly of Galt, passed away on Friday, May 11, 2012, at the Wright Medical Center in Clarion.

Memorial services will be held at 1:00 p.m., on Wednesday, May 16, at the First Lutheran Church, with burial in the 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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Maurice Wolf
Friday, May 11, 2012

May 16, 2012

HAMPTON—Maurice Wolf, 79, of Hampton, passed away on Friday, May 11, 2012, at the Franklin General Hospital in Hampton.

Funeral services were held on Monday, May 14, at the First Congregational United Church of Christ in Hampton. Burial will be in the Hampton Cemetery at a later date. The Sietsema- Vogel Funeral Home in Hampton, was in charge of the arrangements.
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Barbara Elaine Kelsey
July 24, 1933-May 12, 2012

May 16, 2012

IOWA FALLS—Barb Kelsey, 78, of Iowa Falls, passed away on Saturday, May 12, 2012, surrounded by her family at home.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Wednesday, May 16, at the First United Methodist Church, Iowa Falls, with Pastor Netha Brada officiating. Burial will be in the Union Cemetery, Iowa Falls. Memorials may be directed to the Eastside Ladies Aid, the Friendship Club or to the First United Methodist Church. The Linn’s Funeral Home, Iowa Falls, is in charge of the arrangements.

Barbara Elaine Kelsey, was born on July 24, 1933 at Iowa Falls. She was the daughter of Gertrude Rebecca (Thompson) and Glen McCord. She attended the Iowa Falls Community Schools. On May 1, 1950, Barb was united in marriage to Dean Edgar Kelsey at Bentonville, Arkansas. She was a homemaker but sold Amway, Sun Rider, Bee Line Clothes and jewelry. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church, the Eastside Ladies Aid, the Friendship Club and the Friends Cemetery Association.

Barbara Kelsey is survived by her husband, Dean Kelsey of Iowa Falls; her children, Mary (Jim) Martz of Andover, Minnesota, Chuck (Sue) Kelsey of DeWitt and Marjorie (Paul) Zani of Colorado Springs, Colorado; eight grandchildren, Adam Petersen, Christopher Petersen, Jesse Kelsey, Keegan Kelsey, Tessa Colon, Jason Dagg, Paul Zani, Jr. and Michael Zani; and 11 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Glenn and Gertrude McCord; and a 9-year-old daughter, Sandra Kay “Sandy” Kelsey.
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Freda Parker
January 2, 1924-May 13, 2012

May 19, 2012

CEDAR FALLS—Freda Parker, 88, of Cedar Falls, died on Sunday evening, May 13, 2012, at the Cedar Falls Nursing Home.

Services were held on Friday, May 18, at the Open Bible Church, Waterloo, with burial in the Greenwood Cemetery. The Kearns Funeral Service of Waterloo, was in charge of the arrangements.

She was born on January 2, 1924 in Iowa Falls, the daughter of Fred and Olga Gherke Surls. She married the Rev. Roy R. Parker, Jr. on June 22, 1944 in Waterloo. He preceded her in death on December 4, 2005. Freda was the Dean of Women at the Open Bible College in Des Moines from 1966 to 1970. She was also in business with her husband in Parker Installations which installed school equipment.

She is survived by two daughters, Sherri Parker and April (Rick) Angel, both of Cedar Falls; one brother, Merrill (Martha) Surls of Kansas City, Missouri; three sisters, Eva Anderson of Rockford, Illinois, LaVonne Archer of California and Roberta Huff of Denver, Colorado; and two grandchildren, Tucker and Tiger Angel of Cedar Falls.

Those who wish may direct memorials to the family.
© Iowa Falls Times Citizen 2012

Irene A. Ziesman
March 23, 1921-May 14, 2012

May 19, 2012

ELDORA—Irene A. Ziesman, 91, of Eldora, died on Monday, May 14, 2012, at the Valley View Nursing and Rehab Center in Eldora.

Funeral services were held on Friday, May 18, at the St. Paul Lutheran Church in Eldora. Burial followed in the Eastlawn Memory Gardens in Eldora. The Creps-Abels Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. Memorials may be directed to the Good Shepherd Pre-School or to the St. Paul Lutheran Church Social Room Fund.

Irene was born on March 23, 1921 in Eldora, the daughter of Frank and Hattie (Lettow) Balvanz. She graduated from the Eldora High School where she became certified as a Normal School Teacher. She helped new mothers at home for a few years after high school, then taught at the Meeker Country School for a couple of years. On August 18, 1946, Irene was united in marriage to Albert C.W. Ziesman at the St. Paul Lutheran Church in Eldora. Irene and Albert farmed in Hardin County their entire married lives.

She was a member of the St. Paul Lutheran Church, where she was confirmed and married and also had sewn quilts for world relief, and taught Sunday School and Vacation Bible School. She had served on the County Extension Board for a year and the Farm Bureau Board for three years. She was a member of the Farm Bureau Ladies for many years and also served many years as treasurer for the 50 Plus Club and secretary for the Lettow family reunion.

She is survived by her daughter, Linda Kruger and her husband, Eldon of Holland; son, Roger Ziesman and his wife, Sharon of Eldora; sister, Janet Bradford of Bakersfield, California; brother, Marvin “Mick” Balvanz of Eldora and his wife, Joan; sisters-in-law, Ruth, Mary and Doris Balvanz and Laura Lange and Reba Wehrman; brother-in-law, Edward (Ione) Ziesman; seven grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Albert on March 7, 2007; brothers, Robert, Harold, Donald and Kenneth Balvanz; and by sisters, Viola German and Betty Roll.
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Gary Lee Trickey
May 10, 1937-May 15, 2012

May 19, 2012

FORT DODGE—Gary Lee Trickey, 75, of Fort Dodge, died on Tuesday, May 15, 2012.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., on Saturday, May 19, at the Grace Lutheran Church, with Pastor Matthew Martens officiating. Burial will follow in the Union Cemetery, Iowa Falls. The Gunderson Funeral Home, Fort Dodge, is in charge of the arrangements.

Gary was born in Iowa Falls on May 10, 1937, to Lester and Maxine (Moore) Trickey. He married Joyce Carolus in 1958 and they resided in Marshalltown during their marriage. Joyce died in 1990. Gary married Elinor Rutz on July 1, 2000 and then made his home in Fort Dodge. After graduating high school in Owasa, he served in the U.S. Navy. Following his discharge he attended college at UNI and graduated with a Master’s Degree in Industrial Arts. He then taught industrial arts at the West Marshall Schools.

Gary was a member of the Grace Lutheran Church and enjoyed his men’s Bible study group. His hobbies included dancing, traveling — which included 22 international trips over the last 12 years, motorcycling, bicycling — which included a 5,000-mile cross-country trip at the age of 60, camping, bird watching and landscaping.

Gary is survived by his wife, Elinor; children, Brian (Dawn) Trickey of Mt. Pleasant, Texas, Bradley (Deb) Trickey of State Center and Barry (Lisa) Trickey of Austin, Texas; step-son, Dr. Dan (Ann) Rutz of Las Vegas, Nevada; grandchildren, Garret, Samantha, Seth, Emily, Jessica and Brandon; step-grandchildren, Aidan and Noah; and his brother, Don (Kay) Trickey of Kimberly City, Missouri.

He was preceded in death by his first wife, Joyce; son, Brent; and his parents.
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Thelma Zwiefel
Wednesday, May 16, 2012

May 19, 2012

CLARION—Thelma Zwiefel, 98, of Clarion, passed away on Wednesday, May 16, 2012, at the Heart of Wright in Clarion.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Saturday, May 19, at the First United Methodist Church, with burial in the Evergreen Cemetery, both in Clarion. Visitation will be one hour before the services at the church. The Ewing Funeral Home of Clarion, is in charge of the arrangements.
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Howard Lambert Duncan
April 24, 1927-May 17, 2012

May 23, 2012

ALDEN—Howard Lambert Duncan, 85, of Alden, died on Thursday, May 17, 2012, at the Ellsworth Municipal Hospital in Iowa Falls.

Funeral services were held on Monday, May 21, at the St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Alden, with burial in the Alden Cemetery. The Surls Funeral Home in Alden, was in charge of the arrangements.

Howard Lambert Duncan, was born on April 24, 1927, to William Preston and Edith (Godfrey) Duncan at their Alden Township farm home south of Alden. He attended the rural school Alden #10 in Alden Township through the eighth grade. Howard graduated from the Alden High School in 1944. He joined and served in the U.S. Navy from 1945-1947 with 16 months overseas at Eniwetok Island. He remained active in the Navy Reserve until 1950. Howard was a graduate of the Reisch Auctioneering College in Mason City. He farmed south of Alden. He also fed cattle on the home farm as well as in Nebraska and South Dakota. On June 7, 1950, Howard was united in marriage to Vera Lavonne Kasischke of Radcliffe. To this union were born three children.

Howard was an active member of the St. Paul’s Lutheran Church of Alden, where he held many offices. He was also a member of the American Legion Post #201 of Alden. There were many other organizations in which Howard was active.

Howard is survived by his three children, Reva (Greg) Merchant of Little Elm, Texas, Royle (Jo) Duncan of Alden and Ruth (Brian) Braymen of New Providence; five grandchildren, Jim Merchant of Little Elm, Texas, Jill Merchant of Little Elm, Texas, Bethany (Craig) Crile of Des Moines, Jay Duncan of Ames and Ben Braymen of Ames; one sister, Florence Hinderaker of Story City; one brother, Marlyn (Kathy) Duncan of Vinton; and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Vera; a brother, John Duncan; sisters, Iowa Grubb and Alice Carpenter; sisters-in-law, LaDonna Duncan and Marie Grubb; brothers-in-law, Robert W. Carpenter, Grant Vold, Richard Hinderaker and Joel Grubb; and a nephew, Douglas Vold.
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Rita McGreevy
Saturday, December 17, 2011

May 19, 2012

ACKLEY—Memorial services for Rita McGreevy, of Huntington Beach, California, formally of Ackley, will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Saturday, May 19, at the St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Ackley, with burial in the church cemetery. The Sietsema Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
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James “Jim” Alexander
Thursday, May 17, 2012

May 23, 2012

HAMPTON—James “Jim” Alexander, 84, of Hampton, passed away on Thursday, May 17, 2012, at his home with his wife, Joan at his side.

Funeral services were held on Monday, May 21, at the St. Paul Lutheran Church in Hampton, with burial in the Hampton Cemetery. The Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Hampton, was in charge of the arrangements.
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Donald Adams
August 16, 1927-May 18, 2012

May 23, 2012

IOWA FALLS—Donald Adams, 84, of Iowa Falls, passed away on Friday, May 18, 2012, at the University of Iowa Hospital.

Donald Adams donated his body for scientific research to the University of Iowa. Memorial services will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Saturday, August 18, at the First Church of God, Iowa Falls, with the Rev. Stephen Acheson officiating. Memorials may be directed to the family. The Linn’s Funeral Homes Iowa Falls Chapel has been entrusted with the arrangements.

Donald Luverne Adams, was born on August 16, 1927, at his grandparents’ farm at Blairsburg, the son of Glen Evert and Myrtle Marie (Mullins) Adams. He attended grade schools in Iowa Falls, Newell, Matlock and Sheldon. He graduated from the Sheldon High School with the class of 1945. On November 14, 1943, Donald was united in marriage to Winifred Ruth Parks at Sheldon. To this union four children were born, David, Donald, Cynthia and Thomas. He worked for the Illinois Central Railroad in Sheldon and Iowa Falls, until taking a job with the Iowa Falls Post Office as a mail carrier, retiring in 1990. He also worked part-time for the Iowa Falls Highway Lumber Co., Dewey Gilbert Construction (helped build Iowa Falls schools and churches), was an insurance agent and worked for the Falls Tool Company and the Iowa Falls Gas Company.

He was a member of the First Church of God (serving on its Board of Directors and teaching Sunday School), the American Legion and the National Association of Letter Carriers. He also delivered Meals on Wheels for many years.

Donald L. Adams is survived by his wife, Winifred Adams of Iowa Falls; his children, David (Anna Marie) Adams of Humboldt, Wayne Adams of Eldora, Cynthia (Norman) King of Sacramento, California and Thomas Adams of Waterloo; 12 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; and a brother, Robert (Connie) Adams of Spencer.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Glen and Marie Adams.
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William M. “Bill” Cooper
October 13, 1971-May 19, 2012

May 23, 2012

ACKLEY—William M. “Bill” Cooper, 40, of rural Ackley, died on Saturday, May 19, 2012, at the Ellsworth Memorial Hospital in Iowa Falls following a sudden illness.

The service honoring Bill’s life will be held at 11:00 a.m., on Wednesday, May 23, at the First Baptist Church, Iowa Falls, with the Rev. Dave Schwechel officiating. Interment will follow in the Northlawn Memory Gardens Cemetery, Iowa Falls. The Linn’s Funeral Home, Iowa Falls, is in charge of the arrangements. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the discretion of the family.

William Michael Cooper, the son of Ralph and Charlotte (Avery) Cooper, was born on October 13, 1971 in Marshalltown. He was reared and educated in the Conrad and Beaman areas and graduated from the BCLUW High School in Conrad in 1990. On July 9, 1993, Bill was united in marriage to Lesa Ann Montgomery at the First Baptist Church in Iowa Falls. The couple lived in Iowa Falls until moving to acreages first near Alden and to their current home near Ackley. Bill’s dream was to have his own electrical business and he and Lesa were able to establish and operate Cooper Electric. He took a personal interest in seeing that his customers were treated well.

Bill is survived by his wife, Lesa Cooper of Ackley; his daughters at home, Madison and Olivia; his mother, Charlotte Cooper Miller of Story City; his siblings, Becky (Kelly) Langholz of Cumming, Deborah Cooper of Ashburn, Virginia, Michelle (Kevin) Rogers of Fort Dodge and James Cooper of Beaman; mother-in-law, Arlene Montgomery of Steamboat Rock; brothers-in- law and sisters-in-law, Twyla Eighmey of Iowa Falls, Dawn Montgomery of Steamboat Rock, Allen (Sue) Montgomery of Toms River, New Jersey, Arlen (Renee) Montgomery of White Settlement, Texas and Kevin (Angie) Montgomery of Beaman; and many nieces and nephews as well as other beloved family members and friends.

He was preceded in death by his father, Ralph Cooper; his infant brother, Neil Cooper; his maternal and paternal grandparents; his father-in-law, Darrell Montgomery; his step-father, Charles Miller; and a brother-in-law, William Eighmey.
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Sally H. Jenson
July 9, 1944-May 20, 2012

May 23, 2012

ELDORA—Sally H. Jenson, 67, of Eldora, passed away on Sunday, May 20, 2012, at her home in Eldora, while under the care of the Iowa Hospice.

A memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Friday, May 25, at the Eldora United Methodist Church. Burial will be held privately by the family. A memorial visitation will be held from 6-8:00 p.m., on Thursday, May 24, at the Creps-Abels Funeral Home in Eldora. Memorials may be directed to the Iowa Hospice or the Salvation Army.

Sally was born in Wichita, Kansas on July 9, 1944, the daughter of George and Lillian (Rea) Haines. She was raised in Wichita and graduated from the South East High School. Sally continued her education while attending Kansas State University. Sally was united in marriage to Jerrold Horton Jenson on January 24, 1964 in Wichita, Kansas and they welcomed two daughters into their family. In 1984, Jerry and Sally opened Eldora Plastics Inc. Upon Jerry’s death, Sally assumed the position of CEO for the company until her death. She also served as the chairman of the board of Plastic Recycling of Iowa Falls.

Sally was a long-time member of the Eldora United Methodist Church. Her true joy came from spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. She enjoyed gardening, reading and doing jigsaw puzzles. Sally always tried to share her time, efforts and money with others, as she had been so fortunate that others had shared with her when she needed it most. Sally tried not to waste the days God gave her, but to live and enjoy each of them with her family and friends and to remember the many blessings that have always filled each day.

Sally is survived by her daughters, Tara Jenson of Eldora and Trista (Ben) Nelson of Eldora; her grandchildren, Layne, Braden and Rylee Nelson; and her sister, Charlotte (Jack) Norris.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Jerry; and her brother, David Haines.
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Lois I. Westerhausen
March 13, 1924-May 21, 2012

May 26, 2012

ELDORA—Lois I. Westerhausen, 88, of Eldora, died at her home on Monday, May 21, 2012.

Funeral services were held on Thursday, May 24, at the First Congregational United Church of Christ in Eldora, with Pastor Corey Larson officiating. Burial followed in the Eldora City Cemetery. The Creps-Abels Funeral Home in Eldora, was in charge of the arrangements.

Lois was born on March 13, 1924 in Eldora, daughter of George and Leona (Meyers) May. She was educated and raised in Eldora where she graduated with the class of 1942. On February 22, 1946, Lois was united in marriage to James “Slim” Westerhausen in Hampton. Lois had worked as a waitress for several years and at the Eldora Bakery before working for Whink Products for 32 years.

She was a member of the First Congregational United Church of Christ and enjoyed quilting, and fishing with James.

Surviving is her daughter, Sharon Balvanz and her husband, Loren of Eldora; sister, Dorothy Porter of Marshalltown; grandson, Chad Roy and his wife, Maggie of Eldora; great-grandchildren, Gavin, Jaiden and Brenna Roy and Nicole and Jaime Balvanz; step-daughters, Jenny (Calvin) Kitchens and Kelli (Terry) Blythe; and step-grandchildren, Caden and Jerin Kitchens and Austin Blythe.

She was preceded in death by her husband, James on July 27, 1999; grandchildren, Bradley and Brenda; brothers, Dale, Bob, Don and Dean May; an infant sister, Mildred; and sister, Bonnie May.
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Anna Mae Koop
Monday, May 21, 2012

May 23, 2012

ACKLEY—Anna Mae Koop, 85, of Ackley, died on Monday, May 21, 2012, at the Presbyterian Village in Ackley.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Thursday, May 24, at the East Friesland Presbyterian Church, with burial in the Oakwood Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4:30 to 7:00 p.m., on Wednesday, at the Sietsema Funeral Home in Ackley.
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Myron Boger
Wednesday, May 23, 2012

May 26, 2012

ACKLEY—Myron Boger, 77, of Ackley, died on Wednesday, May 23, 2012, at the Presbyterian Village in Ackley.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m., on Saturday, May 26, at the United Methodist Church in Ackley, with burial in the Pleasant Hill Cemetery, rural Ackley. The Sietsema Funeral Home in Ackley, is in charge of the arrangements.
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Carl Meade
Wednesday, May 23, 2012

May 26, 2012

HAMPTON— Carl Meade, 80, of Hampton, passed away on Wednesday, May 23, 2012, at his home in Hampton.

Visitation will be held at the Pedrick’s Funeral Home in Keosauqua on Saturday, May 26, at 1:30 p.m., with the funeral to follow at 2:30 p.m. The Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Hampton, is in charge of the arrangements.
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Brandon Lee Stover
September 24, 1971-May 24, 2012

June 6, 2012

ADRIAN, Minnesota—Brandon Lee Stover, 40, passed away on Thursday, May 24, 2012, at his home in Adrian, Minnesota, due to colon cancer.

Visitation and funeral services were held on Sunday, May 27, at the Linn’s Funeral Home Chapel in Iowa Falls. Graveside services were held on Monday, May 28, in the Alden Cemetery in Alden.

Brandon Lee Stover, was born on September 24, 1971 in Hampton, to Thomas and Judith (Harding) Stover. He attended the Alden Community Schools, graduating with the Class of 1990. On July 8, 2000, Brandon was united in marriage to Janet Kay Boyer at Worthington, Minnesota. Brandon served in the Iowa Army National Guard, 133rd Red Bull Division. Brandon was a very accomplished bowler and at age 17 rolled a perfect 300 game. Brandon was the owner/operator of Bran Jan Trucking in Adrian and was an avid NASCAR fan.

Brandon L. Stover is survived by his wife, Janet Stover of Adrian; two step-children, Tiffany (La) Phomsatry of Adrian and Ashlee Schmidt of Marianville, Missouri; four step-grandchildren; one sister, Erika (DuWayne) Cleveland of Adrian, Minnesota; one niece, Kennedy Cleveland; one nephew, Quinn Cleveland; uncles, Duane and Richard Harding and their families; and many other relatives and friends.

Brandon was preceded in death by his mother, Judy who died at age 37 of cancer; his maternal grandparents, Glenn and Ina Harding; and uncle, Dennis Harding.

Cards may be sent to the Brandon Stover Memorial, P.O. Box 285, Alden, Iowa 50006.
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Virginia Elizabeth Brauchle
January 31, 1906-May 27, 2012

June 2, 2012

IOWA FALLS—Virginia Elizabeth Brauchle, 106, of Iowa Falls, died Sunday, May 27, 2012, at the Scenic Manor Nursing Home in Iowa Falls.

Memorial services will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Friday, July 6, at the Surls Funeral Home in Iowa Falls. There will be no visitation.

Virginia was born on January 31, 1906 in Retsof, New York, the daughter of Joseph and Elvira Torcello. She graduated from the Irvington High School in New Jersey. She received her R.N. from Stamford Hospital in Stamford, Connecticut in 1928. Virginia graduated from Seton Hall University in 1950 with a B.S. Degree. She had worked at the Irvington General Hospital for many years. She worked for the Irvington Health Department as a school nurse, and was the Director of Nursing at a nursing home in Maplewood, New Jersey. On June 6, 1931, Virginia was united in marriage to Rudolph Brauchle in Irvington, New Jersey. Their daughter, Virginia Marie, was born on April 1, 1933. Upon Rudolph’s death on February 19, 1972, she moved to Iowa Falls and in August of 1999 she moved to the Scenic Manor.

Virginia was a member of the Iowa Falls Women’s Club and the Iowa Falls Garden Club.

Virginia is survived by her daughter, Virginia (Verle) Beckman of Iowa Falls; granddaughter, Diane (David) Wyman of Elmhurst, Illinois; a grandson, Steven (Marianne) Carlson of Western Springs, Illinois; three great-grandsons, Andrew Wyman of Iowa City, Matthew Wyman of Nashville, Tennessee and Evan Wyman of Elmhurst, Illinois; two great-granddaughters, Lauren Carlson of Western Springs, Illinois and Kathryn Carlson of Western Springs, Illinois; nieces, Linda Reitz, Carol Galiano and Lorraine Angelotti; and nephews, Raymond Lindquist and Anthony Saporito.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Rudolph; six sisters, Naomie, Helen, Clara, Elvira, Ada and Lydia; three brothers, William, Mario and Joseph Torcello; and a son-in-law, Dean Carlson.
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Pauline Faith Nalan
Sunday, May 27, 2012

May 30, 2012

HAMPTON—Pauline Faith Nalan, 75, of Hampton, passed away on Sunday, May 27, 2012, at the Rehabilitation Center of Hampton.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Wednesday, May 30, at the Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Hampton. Burial will be in the Ingham Township Cemetery in Hansell.
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Wayne M. Fisher
April 12, 1919-May 28, 2012

June 2, 2012

IOWA FALLS—Wayne M. Fisher, 93, of Iowa Falls, died on Monday, May 28, 2012, at the Scenic Manor Nursing Home in Iowa Falls.

Memorial services will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Monday, June 4, at the First Congregational UCC in Iowa Falls, with inurnment in the Alden Cemetery. Visitation will be from 2-4:00 p.m., on Sunday, June 3, at the Surls Funeral Home in Iowa Falls.

Wayne Martin Fisher, was born on April 12, 1919 in Bradshaw, Nebraska, the son of Manley and Mabel (Porter) Fisher. Wayne graduated from the Polk High School in 1936. He served in the U.S. Army Air Corps from 1941-45, with the 492 Bomb Group based in England. As a crew member on a B-24 he flew 33 missions as a ball turret gunner (belly gunner) including 25 high-altitude and eight night missions to targets in France and Germany. He earned the Distinguished Flying Cross. On March 24, 1946, Wayne was united in marriage to Beverly McBride in Blair, Nebraska. He attended Iowa State College (Iowa State University) from December 1945 to December 1948, graduating with a major in agronomy. Wayne worked for three years in Denison and Eldora for the Soil Conservation Service before starting to farm north of Radcliffe in 1952. He moved to Buckeye in 1957, to continue farming until 1978 when they retired and moved to Arkansas until 2000.

Wayne served on the Hardin County Fair Board, he was director and chairman of the Farmers Mutual Insurance, director of the Hardin County Farmers Home Administration and the Hardin County Extension Council. He also had been a 4-H Leader.

Wayne is survived by his three sons, Bruce of Ames, Mark and his wife, Jackie of Clear Lake and Paul and his wife, Sherry of St. Peter, Minnesota; seven grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and a sister, Billie Jean Flynn of Blair, Nebraska.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Beverly; a brother, Paul; and a sister, Mary Margaret.
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Patricia Mary (Souza) Stark
March 24, 1948 May 28, 2012

June 2, 2012

THORNTON—Patricia Mary (Souza) Stark passed silently into Heaven on Monday, May 28, 2012, at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit after a short battle with cancer.

Visitation and a memorial service were held on Friday, June 1, at the Retz Funeral Home in Thornton, with the Rev. Art Zewert of the Zion Reformed Church, rural Sheffield, presiding. Burial took place following the service in the Pleasant View Cemetery, Thornton. A gathering of friends and family was held directly after the burial at the Legion Hall in Thornton. Memorials may be directed to the family.

Pat was born on March 24, 1948, to Richard Joseph and Marie Edna (Estrella) Souza in Fall River, Massachusetts. She had a good life being raised by her Aunty and grandmother in Fall River. She was married three times and had six children before moving to New Hampshire and then to Maine, where she enjoyed her summers working in hotels as a chambermaid along the beach. In 1991, she moved with most of her children to Iowa and enjoyed a quiet lifestyle.

Her most favorite pastimes were her Facebook games and spending time chatting with all of her gaming friends online. She also built a website entitled “Bible Study Help” in order to help spread the Word of God.

Those left to celebrate her life include her husband, Bill of Thornton; her son, Greg (Joelle) Mendes and their sons, Zac and Jesse, of Somerset, Massachusetts; her daughter, Jody (Brad) Dowless and their children, Damien, Devan, Andrew, Chase and Keira, of Iowa Falls; her daughter, Stacy (Scott) Rush and their children, Bryce, Brooke, Cody, Kyle and Kailee, of Iowa Falls; her son, James Miranda and his children, Josif, Kloie and Abbie, of Garner; her daughter, Sheri (Bryan) Miranda and their sons, Parker, Aiden and Dawson, of Iowa Falls; her son, Billy Stark of Thornton; her step-daughter, Theresa Stark and her daughter, Lexis Maldonado of Fall River; her brothers, Roy Souza of Fall River and Robert (Doris) Souza of Rhode Island; and many cousins, nieces and nephews.

Pat was welcomed into Heaven by her parents, Richard and Edna; her Aunty Mary Souza; her grandparents, Joseph and Rodina Souza; and her late husband, Gary Miranda.
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Harold Burmester
Monday, May 28, 2012

May 30, 2012

HAMPTON—Harold Burmester, 80, of Hampton, passed away at his home on Monday, May 28, 2012.

A memorial service will be held on Thursday, May 31, at 10:30 a.m., at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Hampton. Visitation will be from 4-6:00 p.m., on Wednesday, at the church. The Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Hampton, is in charge of the arrangements.
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Virgil I. Lunning
Monday, May 28, 2012

June 2, 2012

HAMPTON—Lt. Col. Virgil I. Lunning (USAF, ret), 91, of Hampton, died on Monday, May 28, 2012, at the Rehabilitation Center of Hampton.

Visitation will be at 9:30 a.m., on Monday, June 4, at the Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Hampton. A memorial service will be conducted on June 4 at 10:30 a.m., at the funeral home. Interment, with full military honors provided by the Offutt Air Force Base will be held at 2:00 p.m., on June 4, at the Iowa Veterans Cemetery at Van Meter, west of Des Moines.
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