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Jerald Eugene Jacobson
March 18, 1940-November 1,
2012
November 10, 2012
CAPE FAIR, Missouri—Jerald
Jacobson, died at his home in
Cape Fair, Missouri, on
Thursday, November 1, 2012.
A
memorial service was held in
Cape Fair, on Monday, November
5. A public graveside service
will be held in the Mt. Olive
Cemetery in Randall, Iowa, at
11:00 a.m., on Saturday,
November 17. Lunch will be
served after the service at the
Bethesda Lutheran Church in
Jewell. Memorials may be
directed to the family.
Jerald was born on March 18,
1940, to Maebelle (Tieg) and
Arthur Handeland. He was adopted
at the age of 5 by Anna and
Orville Jacobson. Jerald was
confirmed at the Bethesda
Lutheran Church in Jewell, Iowa
and graduated from the Randall
High School in 1958. He joined
the Navy in 1962 and served four
years aboard a supply ship
during the Vietnam War. He
worked at Central Stores at Iowa
State University, Bourn’s
Electronics in Ames for 18
years, and for two motels in
Branson, Missouri, where he
moved in 1992.
His hobbies included playing
bingo, woodworking, watching
sports and reading. Jerald is
survived by his loving partner,
Verna Scott; brother, Carroll
Vespested and wife, Charlotte of
Rapid City, South Dakota; a
sister, Doris Rastetter and
husband, Don of Jewell;
sister-in-law, Maxine Jacobson
of Ames; and many nieces,
nephews and friends.
He was preceded
in death by his parents; a
sister, Arlene; and two
brothers, Loren and Virgil.
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Richard Dole
July 7, 1922-November 3, 2012
November 7, 2012
 IOWA
FALLS—Richard Dole, 90, of Iowa
Falls, passed away on Saturday,
November 3, 2012, at the Scenic
Manor, Iowa Falls.
A Mass of
Christian Burial will be held at
10:30 a.m., on Wednesday,
November 7, at the St. Mark’s
Catholic Church, Iowa Falls,
with Father Paul Baldwin
officiating. Burial will be in
the St. Mark’s Cemetery, Iowa
Falls, with military honors by
the Hyman-Peavey American Legion
Post #188, Iowa Falls. The
Linn’s Funeral Home, Iowa Falls,
has been entrusted with the
arrangements.
Richard Joseph Dole, was born on
July 7, 1922 at Eldora, the son
of Joseph Edward and Susie Ann
(Reed) Dole. He graduated from
the Owasa Community Schools with
the class of 1939. He was
inducted into the United States
Navy on September 22, 1942,
serving during World War II
until being discharged on
January 8, 1946, having served
mainly on the USS Kenneth
Whiting. On February 18, 1950,
Richard was united in marriage
to Norma Lucinda Schelling at
Grundy Center. To this union
three daughters were born,
Karen, Diane and Donna. After
his wife passed away, Richard
was united in marriage to Audrey
Louise Copeland at the St.
Henry’s Catholic Church,
Marshalltown, on September 8,
1962. To this union three
children were born, Edward,
Cynthia and Melissa. Richard
lived in Hardin County his
entire life, farming near
Hubbard for 10 years, near Iowa
Falls for 10 years and then
becoming a postal carrier for
the Iowa Falls Post Office in
1955, retiring in 1987.
He was a member of the St. Mark
Parish, Iowa Falls; the Frank
McGivney Knights of Columbus
Council #5835 (Past Grand
Knight); the Hyman-Peavey
American Legion Post #188 (Past
Commander and Past District #3
Vice Commander, member of the
Honor Guard and helped organize
the Sons of the American Legion
for Post #188; 40 & 8; and a
life member of the
Borschel-Schwebke Veterans of
Foreign Wars Post #8708. He was
also awarded the Iowa Falls
Community Service Award and was
honored by the governor of Iowa
for his volunteerism.
Richard is survived by his wife,
Audrey Dole of Iowa Falls; his
children, Karen Dole of Mason
City, Diane (Gerald) Konicek of
Marshalltown, Donna (John)
Robbins of Iowa Falls, Edward
(Lynette) Dole of Omaha,
Nebraska, Cynthia (Kenneth)
Chizek of Clear Lake and Melissa
(Troy) Patterson of Iowa Falls;
14 grandchildren; 17
great-grandchildren; his
siblings, William Dole of
Winterset, Harold (Jean) Dole of
Grundy Center, Ruth (Glen)
Donner of Hills, Marilyn Arnold
of Story City and Patricia
Lofquist of Port Orange,
Florida; and in-laws, Nancy
Dole, Arland and Carolyn Lepper
and Velma Copeland.
He was preceded in death by his
parents, Joseph and Susie Dole;
his first wife, Norma Dole; four
brothers, Lee Dole, Fred Dole,
Glen Dole and Larry Dole; a
sister, Helen Roling; and
in-laws, Ted Roling, Larry
Arnold, Nancy Dole, Carolyn
Dole, Margaret Dole, C. V. and
Geraldine Keith, Michael
Lofquist and Harley Copeland.
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Rosella Oberender
July 8, 1932-November 3, 2012
November 7, 2012
 WEBSTER
CITY—Rosella Oberender, 80, of
Webster City, died on Saturday,
November 3, 2012, at the Mary
Greeley Medical Center in Ames.
Funeral services will be held at
1:30 p.m., on Wednesday,
November 7, at the First
Congregational UCC, with the
Rev. Craig Blaufuss officiating.
Burial will be in the Graceland
Cemetery. Visitation will be
prior to the services on
Wednesday at the church. The
Foster Funeral and Cremation
Center of Webster City, is in
charge of the arrangements.
Rosella Carol Meyeraan, daughter
of Frank and Lydia Harms
Meyeraan, was born on July 8,
1932, on a farm near Grundy
Center. She was one of nine
children and was baptized and
confirmed at the St. Paul’s
Evangelical Lutheran Church near
Wellsburg, where she was an
active member. She received her
education in the Hubbard Public
School. On April 12, 1951, she
married Lyle Warren Oberender at
Wellsburg. Lyle and Rosella
resided in Washington, D.C.,
then moved to the Franklin
County area in 1972, they
started farming south of Kamrar.
They retired and moved to
Webster City in 2009.
She was a member of the Jewell
United Church of Christ, Garden
Clubs in Jewell and Webster
City, a former 4-H Leader,
Jewell Get-Together Club,
Hamilton County Porkettes,
Women’s Society of Christian
Service and also sold Avon for
many years.
She is survived by her husband,
Lyle; daughters and sons-in-law,
Janet and Richard Tribolet of
Story City and Joyce and Keith
Peters of Hampton; sons and
daughters-in-law, James and
Gloria Oberender of Story City,
Steven and Linda Oberender of
Iowa Falls, Kevin Oberender of
Kamrar and Neilan Oberender of
Webster City; daughter-in-law,
Kim Oberender Doolittle of
Webster City; grandchildren,
Tanner Tribolet, Rita (David)
Bowman, Ryan (Jill) Peters,
Rodney (Lacey) Peters, Kami
(Matthew) Oberender-Haviland,
Keri Oberender, Joby Oberender,
Shayla (Bo) Ammerman, Tyler (Halli)
Oberender, Kent (Allison)
Nielsen, Alyssa (David)
Flanagan, Becca Oberender, Scott
(Kristie) Oberender, Jared
Oberender, Chris Oberender,
Nicholas Oberender, Erica
Oberender and Livia Oberender;
19 great-grandchildren; several
cousins, nieces and nephews;
sisters, Harriet (Clarence)
Murra of Wellsburg, Charlene
(Raymond) Crocheck of Boone,
Leona (Lowell) Spieker of Farmer
City, Illinois and Kay (Bill)
Scholl of Carlisle; brother,
Gary (Shirley) Meyeraan of
Grundy Center; sisters-in-law,
Marilyn and Joyce Meyeraan; and
several nieces and nephews.
Rosella was preceded in death by
a son, Jerald Oberender; her
parents; brothers, Vernon and
Frank Meyeraan Jr.; and sister,
JoAnn Meyeraan.
Memories of
Rosella as a loving mother,
grandmother, great-grandmother
and friend to all will be
treasured forever.
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Ruth Kolbe
Saturday, November 3, 2012
November 7, 2012
RADCLIFFE—Ruth Kolbe, 103, of
Radcliffe, died on Saturday,
November 3, 2012, at the Hubbard
Care Center in Hubbard.
Funeral services
were held on Tuesday, November
6, at the St. John’s United
Methodist Church in Radcliffe.
Ruth was buried in the Hubbard
Cemetery. The Boeke Funeral Home
in Radcliffe, was in charge of
the arrangements.
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LaVern A. Mudderman
Saturday, November 3, 2012
November 7, 2012
PARKERSBURG—LaVern A. Mudderman,
63, of Parkersburg, died on
Saturday, November 3, 2012, at
his home of natural causes.
A
Celebration of Life will be held
at 1:00 p.m., on Wednesday,
November 7, at the Hope Reformed
Church in Parkersburg. The
Redman- Schwartz Funeral Home in
Parkersburg, is in charge of the
arrangements.
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Opal Lucille Carter
September 18, 1914-November
4, 2012
November 7, 2012
 IOWA
FALLS—Opal Lucille Carter, 98,
of Iowa Falls, passed away on
Sunday, November 4, 2012, at the
Scenic Manor, Iowa Falls.
Funeral services will be held at
10:30 a.m., on Thursday,
November 8, at the Cottage
Community Church, County Highway
D-41, southwest of Iowa Falls,
with Pastor Kenneth Nassen
officiating. A time of
visitation will be from
5-7:00
p.m., on Wednesday evening, at
the Linn’s Funeral Home, Iowa
Falls. Burial will be in the
Cottage Cemetery, rural Iowa
Falls. Memorials may be directed
to the family. The Linn’s
Funeral Homes Iowa Falls Chapel
has been entrusted with the
arrangements.
Opal Lucille Archibald, was born
on September 18, 1914 at
Centerville, Iowa, the daughter
of Joseph and Nancy (Johnson)
Archibald. She attended the
Centerville, Iowa, Community
Schools, graduating with the
class of 1931. On August 5,
1940, she was united in marriage
to James Eugene Carter at
Chillicothe, Missouri. To this
union three children were born,
Gary, Hugh and Rita. Lucille was
a homemaker, mother, grandmother
and great-grandmother.
She was a member of the Cottage
Community Church, rural Iowa
Falls and the Cottage Church
Circle. She loved to garden and
provide for her family with
baked goods and home cooked
meals.
Lucille Carter is
survived by her children, Gary (Marleen)
Carter of Yuma, Arizona, Hugh
(Nancy) Carter of Britt and Rita
(Leonard) Stauffer of Iowa
Falls; seven grandchildren; 17
great-grandchildren; and her
siblings, Charles, Jim, Joe,
Richard and Sid Archibald.
She was preceded in death by her
parents, Joe and Nancy
Archibald; her husband, James
Carter; a great-granddaughter,
Valarie McWilliams; and her
siblings, Bert, Paul and Glen
Archibald.
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Dean L. Furman
June 22, 1931-November 4,
2012
November 7, 2012
 BRADFORD—Dean
L. Furman, 81, of Bradford,
passed away on Sunday, November
4, 2012, at the Franklin General
Hospital.
Visitation will be from 5-7:00
p.m., on Saturday, November 10,
at the Linn’s Funeral Home, Iowa
Falls. Cremation rights will
follow the visitation and
private family burial will be at
a later date. Memorials may be
directed to the North Iowa
Hospice or to the family.
Dean LaVere Furman, was born on
June 22, 1931 in Franklin
County, the son of Irae O. and
Ella S. (Meinberg) Furman. He
graduated from the Hampton High
School with the class of 1951.
He entered the United States Air
Force on November 9, 1951,
serving until his honorable
discharge on November 8, 1955;
serving with the 348th Bomber
Squadron in Spokane, Washington.
On July 4, 1953, Dean was united
in marriage to Marilyn J. Meyer
at Iowa Falls. To this union
three children were born,
Deanna, Donna and Steven. After
his service he was a truck
driver for DX Oil and also the
River Valley Coop, Eldridge. He
was a charter member of the
Eldridge Methodist Church.
Dean Furman is survived by his
wife, Marilyn Furman of
Bradford; his children, Deanna
(Rod) Schorpp of Flanagan,
Illinois, Donna (John) Coulter
of Earlham and Steven (Cathy)
Furman of Davenport; 11
grandchildren; 13
great-grandchildren; and a
brother, Dale (Imogene) Furman
of Hampton.
He was preceded
in death by his parents, Irae
and Ella Furman; and one
brother, Duane Furman
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Carl J. King
February 24, 1924-November 4,
2012
November 7, 2012
 ELDORA—Carl
J. King, 88, of the Hubbard Care
Center, formerly of Eldora, died
on Sunday, November 4, 2012, at
the Hubbard Care Center in
Hubbard.
Funeral services
will be held at 10:30 a.m., on
Wednesday, November 7, at the
St. Paul Lutheran Church in
Eldora, with Pastor David Splett
officiating. Visitation will be
one hour prior to the funeral
services at the church. Burial
will follow in the Jackson
Township Cemetery near Owasa. In
lieu of flowers, memorials may
be directed to the family in
Carl’s name. The Creps-Abels
Funeral Home in Eldora, is in
charge of the arrangements.
Carl was born on February 24,
1924 in Hardin County, the
youngest child of Ben and Lizzie
(Massow) King. He grew up on the
family farm south of Owasa,
where he spent his entire life
farming and raising his family.
He was a graduate of the Owasa
Consolidated Schools, graduating
with the class of 1941. He
served in the Army Air Force
during World War II, from
1943-1946 as an airplane
mechanic. On April 4, 1946, he
married Roberta Pope at her
parents’ home in Union. To this
union were born, Cheryl, Susan,
Nancy and John.
Carl served several years on the
Owasa School Board and for a few
years served as board president.
He was active in the Hardin
County Cattlemen’s Association,
the Hardin County Pork Producers
and the Hardin County Farm
Museum. He was an avid bowler,
bowling on two teams and was
always ready to serve as master
of ceremonies at pork and beef
banquets when called upon. He
will be forever remembered as
the guy who told jokes
everywhere he went, and as “the
king of Owasa.” “Once a farmer,
always a farmer” and Carl
certainly lived up to the quote.
Farming was in his blood. He
farmed with his two brothers for
many years and later with his
son, John. In 2003, the King
Farm was named as one of Iowa’s
Century Farms. Carl was a
lifelong member of the St. Paul
Lutheran Church.
On May 10, 2010, Carl was
preceded in death by his loving
wife of 64 years, Roberta. He
was also preceded in death by
his parents; brothers, George
and Leland King; sisters, Mary
Moon and Mable Woods; and
son-in-law, Dr. David Pence.
He is survived by his daughters,
Cheryl Pence of Lakeville,
Minnesota, Susan (Melvin) Barz
of Georgetown, Texas and Nancy
(Jim) Racey of West Branch; son,
John King of Hubbard;
sister-in-law, Irene Hart of
Mason City; grandchildren, Dr.
Brenda (Dr. Gary) Palmer of
Dayton, Ohio, Tammy (Chaz) Field
of Lakeville, Minnesota, Shane
and Elsie Barz of Georgetown,
Texas, Eric (Ana) Bumgardner of
Urbandale, Adam Bumgardner of
Chandler, Arizona, Destiny
Sparrow (Ryan) of Channahon,
Illinois and Derek Racey of
Pleasant Hill; and by nine
great-grandchildren and several
nieces and nephews.
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Virginia H. Schneider
June 12, 1923-November 4,
2012
November 7, 2012
 IOWA
FALLS—Virginia H. Schneider, 89,
of Iowa Falls, passed away on
Sunday, November 4, 2012, at the
Heritage Care Center, Iowa
Falls.
Funeral services will be held at
11:00 a.m., on Friday, November
9, at the Linn’s Funeral Home,
Iowa Falls, with Pastor T. J.
Norman officiating. Visitation
will be from
9:30
a.m. until the service time,
also Friday at the funeral home.
Burial will be in the Rose Hill
Cemetery, Fredericksburg.
Virginia Hildred Benner, was
born on June 12, 1923 at Weston,
the daughter of A. E. and
Lucille (Hartford) Benner. She
attended the Fredericksburg
Community Schools, graduating
with the class of 1940. She went
on to attend Upper Iowa
University in Fayette. On
October 5, 1941, Virginia was
united in marriage to Russell
Alden Schneider at Russell’s
parents’ home in Fayette. In
March of 1950 they came to Iowa
Falls and opened Iowa Falls
Sewing Machine in a one room
shop, eventually expanding into
a double front main street store
with fabric, notions, crafts,
needlework in addition to sewing
machines. They ran the store
until 1992. In the ‘60s and ‘70s
they also had a small cow/calf
operation next to their house on
River Road.
She enjoyed boating with Russell
on the Iowa River and other
places.
Virginia is
survived by her sister, Faythe
Means of Chandler, Arizona; and
several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her
parents, A. E. and Lucille
Benner; her husband, Russell
Schneider; and her brother,
William “Bill” Benner.
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Robert D. Faris
January 15, 1925-November 5,
2012
November 7, 2012
 IOWA
FALLS—Robert D. Faris, 87, of
Iowa Falls and formerly of New
Providence, passed away on
Monday, November 5, 2012, at the
Ellsworth Municipal Hospital,
Iowa Falls.
Funeral services will be held at
11:00 a.m., on Saturday,
November 10, at the Honey Creek
New Providence Friends Church,
New Providence. Visitation will
be from 5-7:00 p.m., on Friday,
at the Linn’s Funeral Home, Iowa
Falls. Cremation rights will be
awarded after the services with
a private family burial at a
later date in the New Providence
Cemetery. The Linn’s Funeral
Homes Iowa Falls Chapel has been
entrusted with the arrangements.
Robert David Faris, was born on
January 15, 1925 at his parents’
home in Hardin County, the son
of Harry David and Blanche
Loretta (Beach) Faris. He
graduated from the New
Providence Community School with
the class on 1943. On June
1,
1948, Robert was united in
marriage to Doris Helen Meyer at
Iowa Falls. To this union a
daughter, Carol was born. Robert
farmed the home place near New
Providence, retiring to Iowa
Falls around 2001.
Robert Faris is survived by his
daughter, Carol (David) Wilson
of Saskatoon, Canada; two
grandchildren, Megan and Ryan
Wilson of Saskatoon, Canada; and
a sister, Donna Mae Bernard of
Eldora.
He was preceded
in death by his parents, Harry
and Blanche Faris; and his wife,
Doris Faris.
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Dorothy Marie
Jansen
November 10, 1930-November 5, 2012
November 10, 2012
 WILLIAMS—Dorothy
Marie Jansen, 81, of Williams, died on Monday, November 5,
2012, at the Mary Greeley Hospital in Ames.
Funeral services were held
on Friday, November 9, at the United Church of Christ
Congregational in Blairsburg, with Pastor John Wilson
officiating. Burial followed in the Blairsburg Cemetery. The
Foster Funeral and Cremation Center was in charge of the
arrangements.
Dorothy Marie Clabaugh,
daughter of Charles and Goldie Monson Clabaugh, was born on
November 10, 1930 in Stanhope. Dorothy graduated from the
Kamrar High School. On March 2, 1952, she married Luverne G.
Jansen at the Little Brown Church in Nashua. The couple
resided and farmed north of Blairsburg until Luverne retired
in 1991. They then moved to the town of Williams.
Dorothy was a homemaker
and enjoyed embroidering and quilting. She was a long-time
member of the AYN Club of rural Blairsburg and recently the
Thursday Tea Club of Williams. Her granddaughters and
great-granddaughter were the light of her life and very
special to her.
Survivors include her husband of 60 years, Luverne of
Williams; daughter, Karen Hunt of Ames; granddaughters,
Amanda Hunt of Ankeny and Dana Hunt of Ames; a
great-granddaughter; brother, Don (Fern) Clabaugh of
Stanhope; sister, Diane (Ron) Miller of West Des Moines; and
many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; and her sister,
Doris Hayes.
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Lida Pearl (Boutwell)
Peterson
July 6, 1925-November 7, 2012
November 10, 2012
HAMPTON—Lida Pearl (Boutwell) Peterson, 87, of Hampton, was
taken to heaven by her Lord and Savior on Wednesday,
November 7, 2012, at the Rehabilitation Center of Hampton.
Funeral services will be
held on Saturday, November 10, at 10:30 a.m., at the Faith
Baptist Church in Hampton. Burial will take place in the
Hampton Cemetery in Hampton. Pastor David Koenigsberg will
be officiating. The Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Hampton,
is in charge of the arrangements.
Lida was born in Waupaca, Wisconsin on July 6, 1925, to
Oscar and Inez (Allan) Boutwell. Lida graduated from the
East High School in Waterloo, Iowa in 1965. She received an
LPN Degree from Hawkeye Community College in Waterloo and an
AA Degree from Ellsworth Community College in Iowa Falls.
Lida worked as a nurse for several years at the Hampton
Health Care Center. On January 30, 1943, she married Norman
Andrew Peterson and they were proud parents of their 13
children. After living for many happy years in Waterloo, the
family relocated to Falls City, Nebraska, where Lida’s
loving spirit helped her family make many lifelong friends.
Lida and her family lived
in Hampton for many years where she was a faithful member of
the Faith Baptist Church, for as long as she was able to
attend. She spent most of her life in the home lovingly
caring for her children and home. She enjoyed spending time
with her grandchildren and rocking babies to sleep. She
spent any free time reading many books, especially the
Bible. She crocheted many beautiful items including a
“Lord’s Prayer” panel for each of her children. She was an
avid learner and took many classes to expand her knowledge.
Most importantly, she spent every day of her life singing
God’s praises to her children.
Lida is survived by six sons, Robert (Carolyn) Peterson of
Waterloo, Larry (Nancy) Peterson of Lincoln, Nebraska, Arlen
Peterson of Aurora, Nebraska, Ron (Martha) Peterson of
Indianola, Dennis Peterson of Union and Kent (Mary) Peterson
of Webster City; six daughters, Lynn Fischer of Dumont, Joan
(Jerry) Dombrowski Hammond of Union, Sally Peterson of
Malone, Wisconsin, Phyllis (Perry) Barkey of Iowa Falls,
Lori Halverson of Eldora and Renee (Kerry) Treinen of
Malone, Wisconsin; one sister, Margaret Kniebes of Waupaca,
Wisconsin; and 35 grandchildren, 59 great-grandchildren; and
two great-great-grandchildren.
Lida was preceded in death by her parents; five brother;
four sisters; her precious husband, Norman Andrew Peterson
on January 18, 1991; her eldest son, Norman David Peterson
at age 56 on January 28, 2000; two grandsons, Steven
Peterson and Jessie Barkey; one great-grandson, Jory Olson;
and one beloved daughter-in-law, Patricia Peterson.
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Linda Kay Virchow
February 20, 1950-November 7, 2012
November 10, 2012
 IOWA
FALLS—Linda Kay Virchow, 62, of Iowa Falls, passed away on
Wednesday, November 7, 2012, at her home.
Funeral services will be
held at 11:00 a.m., on Saturday, November 10, at the Bethany
Lutheran Church, Iowa Falls. Burial will be in the Riverton
Cemetery, rural Charles City. Memorials may be directed to
the family. The Linn’s Funeral Homes Iowa Falls Chapel has
been entrusted with the arrangements.
Linda Kay Lambert, was
born on February 20, 1950 at Charles City, the daughter of
John Paul and Irene Odell (Walker) Lambert. She graduated
from the Charles City High School with the class of 1968.
She then attended the Hamilton Business College in Mason
City, receiving her associate’s degree in accounting and
later attended the Ellsworth Community College in Iowa
Falls, receiving her associate’s degree in advanced
accounting. On May 21, 1977, Linda was united in marriage to
James Oliver Virchow at the Messiah Lutheran Church, Charles
City. To this union three children were born, Trisha,
Cynthia and James John. She was employed by the Times
Republican Newspaper in Ames, Heartland Pork which later
became Christensen Farms and after retirement worked for H &
R Block doing seasonal taxes.
Linda Kay Virchow is
survived by her husband, Jim Virchow of Iowa Falls; her
mother, Irene Lambert of Charles City; her children, Trisha
(Kevin) McArthur of Bellevue, Nebraska, Cindi Faust of Perry
and James John (Candy) Virchow of Williams; six
grandchildren, Morgan and Hannah McArthur of Bellevue,
Tayler, with twins Kaya and Machayela Faust of Perry and
Bladyn Virchow of Williams; and two sisters, Connie
(Richard) Laws of Bellflower, California and Laura Lambert
of Garner.
She was preceded in death
by her father, John Paul Lambert, Sr.; and her brother, John
Paul Lambert, Jr.
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Gary Lee Nail
March 30, 1934-November 7,
2012
December 5, 2012
WEBSTER CITY—Gary Lee Nail, 78,
of Webster City, passed away
peacefully at the Van Diest
Medical Center, on Wednesday,
November 7, 2012.
Visitation is
scheduled for Friday, December
7, from
5-7:00
p.m., at the Trinity Lutheran
Church, Webster City. Funeral
services will be held at the
church on Saturday, December 8,
at 10:30 a.m. A private burial
service will follow in the
Graceland Cemetery.
Gary was born on March 30, 1934
in Webster City, to Charles and
Gertrude Nail. He attended
school in Clarion and served in
the U.S. Navy from 1951-1955.
Gary married the late
Sharon-Nail Magee (Woodley) in
1955. They were later divorced.
He married the late Jan Hanson (Toft)
in Iowa Falls in 1979. After
retirement they lived in West
Des Moines and Webster City and
later relocated to the
Southfield Assisted Living
Center. Gary’s Farmer’s
Cooperative service as a manager
spanned 30-plus years. He was a
longtime member of the First
Congregational Church and a
lifetime member of the Elk’s
Lodge.
Gary is survived by sons,
Christopher (Mary Kay) Nail of
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and
Andrew (Beth) Nail of North
Pole, Alaska; step-children,
Bonita (Don) Joyce of Mahtomedi,
Minnesota, William (Nancy) Reece
of Mandeville, Louisiana and
Tevi Robinson of St. Louis,
Missouri; grandchildren, Jessica
(Dean) Peterson, Brandon Joyce,
William Reece, Charles Reece,
Amanda Robinson, Kelsey
Robinson, Britni (Will) Means
and Brandi Swindler; and
great-grandchildren, Lily Reece,
Kingston Swindler, Tara Robinson
and Jameson and Cianna Means.
Gary leaves one sister, Joyce
(Roy) Fulton of Webster City;
sisters-in-law, Felicitas “Fely”
Nail of Webster City, Barb Nail
and Joyce Nail, both of Clarion;
and many nieces and nephews.
Gary was preceded in death by
his parents, Gertrude and
Charles Nail; brothers, Don
Nail, Wendell Nail and Dick
Nail; and step-daughter, Kim
Reece.
Memorial donations can be made
to the American Cancer Society.
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Wayne F. Earnist
July 2, 1956-November 8, 2012
November 10, 2012
 IOWA
FALLS—Wayne F. Earnist, 56, of Iowa Falls, passed away on
Thursday, November 8, 2012, at his home.
Funeral services will be
held at 2:30 p.m., on Monday, November 12, at the Linn’s
Funeral Chapel, Iowa Falls. A time of visitation will be
from
11:30
a.m. to
1:30
p.m., on Monday, November 12, at the Linn’s Funeral Home. A
memorial fund has been established at the Green Belt Bank &
Trust, Iowa Falls. Private family burial will be at a later
date. Wayne had requested casual dress (jeans and shirt).
Wayne Frederick Earnist,
was born on July 2, 1956, at Rudd, Iowa, the son of Gerald
Paul Earnist and Margueritte Josephine (Miller) Earnist. He
attended the Iowa Falls Community Schools and graduated from
Ellsworth Community College with an associate’s degree in
masonry and carpentry. On July 7, 1984, Wayne was united in
marriage to Angel Lee Oelmann at Iowa Falls. To this union a
daughter, Whitney, was born. Wayne went to work for Boyt
Manufacturing, Iowa Falls, for many years and then for Dave
Rieber Construction, Iowa Falls.
He was a member of the
Loyal Order of Moose Lodge #1331, Iowa Falls. He was also a
former Iowa Falls Jaycee and had served in several offices
of that organization.
Wayne Earnist is survived
by his wife, Angel of Iowa Falls; his daughter, Whitney
Earnist of Iowa Falls; two grandchildren, Kaylie Jo Earnist
and Traer Gavin Earnist, both of Iowa Falls; and his
siblings, Patricia (Norman “Tex”) Kielsmeier of Rudd, Mary
(Jerry) Smith of Iowa Falls, Cheryl Hobbs of Mason City,
Linda (Gene) Kappers of Spring Valley, Minnesota, Teresa
Eychaner of Iowa Falls and Leon (Lisa) Martin of Lehigh
Acres, Florida.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Gerald “Happy Jake”
and Margueritte Earnist; two sisters, Charolette Earnist
(infant) and Lola Wills; and a brother-in-law, Gayle Hobbs.
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Carol Faye Peterson
Thursday, November 8, 2012
November 14, 2012
HAMPTON—Carol Faye Peterson, 98, of Hampton, passed away on
Thursday, November 8, 2012, at the Rehabilitation Center of
Hampton.
Funeral services were held
on Saturday, November 10, at the St. John’s Lutheran Church
in rural Hampton. Burial took place in the St. John’s
Lutheran Church Cemetery. The Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home of
Hampton, was in charge of the arrangements.
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Greg Alan
Heinzeroth
May 17, 1958-November 9, 2012
November 14, 2012
GUTHRIE CENTER—Greg Alan Heinzeroth, 54, of Guthrie Center,
formerly of Alden, passed away on Friday, November 9, 2012.
Graveside services will be
held at 1:30 p.m., on Saturday, November 17, in the Alden
Cemetery. Following the graveside services the family will
greet friends at the St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Alden.
The family suggests memorial contributions to St. Paul’s
Lutheran Church.
Greg was born on May 17, 1958 in Iowa Falls.
He was preceded in death
by his wife, Genail; parents, Ervin and Carol Heinzeroth;
and brother, Scott.
He is survived by two
sisters, Lynne Thomson and Jill Musson; and two brothers,
Todd and Joel Heinzeroth; step-children, Penny and Troy;
four grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and many
nieces and nephews.
Greg will be missed by all
who loved him. The family would like to thank Country View
Estates for their care of Greg over the last year.
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Dale L. Meeker
Friday, November 9, 2012
November 14, 2012
ELDORA—Dale L. Meeker, 88, of Eldora, passed away on Friday,
November 9, 2012, at the Valley View Nursing & Rehab Center
in Eldora.
Services are pending with
the Creps-Abels Funeral Home in Eldora.
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David Thronson
Saturday, November 10, 2012
November 14, 2012
ACKLEY—David Thronson, 78, of Ackley, died on Saturday,
November 10, 2012, at his home in Ackley.
Funeral services will be
held at 10:30 a.m., on Wednesday, November 14, at the Our
Saviour’s Lutheran Church in Ackley, with burial in the
Pleasant View Cemetery in Aplington. The Sietsema Funeral
Home in Ackley, is in charge of the arrangements.
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Eunice Chaplin
July 21, 1919-November 11, 2012
November 14, 2012
 IOWA
FALLS—Eunice Chaplin, 93, of Iowa Falls, died on Sunday,
November 11, 2012, at the Scenic Manor Nursing Home in Iowa
Falls.
Funeral services will be
held at 10:30 a.m., on Thursday, November 15, at the United
Methodist Church in Alden, with burial in the Alden
Cemetery. Visitation will be on Wednesday, November 14, from
4-7:00
p.m., at the United Methodist Church in Alden. The Surls
Funeral Home of Iowa Falls, is in charge of the
arrangements.
Eunice E. Chaplin, was born on July 21, 1919 in rural Hardin
County, the daughter of Wesley L. and Lucille Needham Wilkie.
She attended rural schools and graduated from the Iowa Falls
High School in 1937. In 1952, Eunice was united in marriage
to G. Keith Wilson in Waterloo. He died on April 6, 1967. On
June 14, 1968, Eunice and LaVere Chaplin were married in
Menominee, Michigan. LaVere died on June 11, 1991. Eunice
lived on the same farm for 41 years where she actively
participated in the farming operations.
She served as secretary
for two years and treasurer for three years for the United
Methodist UMW. Eunice was a member of the Elks Lodge in Iowa
Falls and also enjoyed playing Bridge.
She is survived by two
sisters, Beverly Chaplin of Hubbard and Marlys Hansen of
Story City; and a sister-in-law, Charlene Wilkie of Alden.
She is also survived by Paul and Darlene Hatcher and their
family.
She was preceded in death
by her parents; two husbands; and two brothers, Leonard
Wilkie and Merle Wilkie.
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Carol A. Skarr
Tuesday, November 13, 2012
November 17, 2012
MASON CITY—Carol A. Skarr, 62,
of Mason City, formerly of
Dumont, passed away on Tuesday,
November 13, 2012, at the Mercy
Medical Center North Iowa in
Mason City.
Funeral services
will be held at 11:00 a.m., on
Saturday, November 17, at the
New Hope Parish of the United
Methodist Church in Dumont.
Burial will be at a later date.
The Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home
in Dumont, is in charge of the
arrangements.
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Donald E. Harless
February 14, 1926-November
15, 2012
November 21, 2012
 ELDORA—Donald
E. Harless, 86, of Eldora, died
on Thursday, November 15, 2012,
at the Eldora Nursing and Rehab
Center in Eldora, with his
loving family at his side and
under the care of the Iowa
Hospice.
Funeral services were held on
Monday, November 19, at the St.
Paul Lutheran Church in Eldora,
with Pastor David Splett
officiating. Burial followed in
the Eastlawn Memory Gardens in
Eldora, with military honors
provided by the Walter-Sayer
Post #182 of the American Legion
and the Roll-Harless Post #3974
of the V.F.W. The Creps-Abels
Funeral Home in Eldora, is in
charge of the arrangements. In
lieu of flowers memorials may be
directed to Donald’s family or
the Iowa Hospice.
Donald was born in rural Hardin
County on February 14, 1926, to
Earl W. Harless and Ethel Dole
Harless. He spent his childhood
in the New Providence and Union
areas. In 1941, Donald moved
with his family to Duluth,
Minnesota. He was a veteran of
World War II, joining the U.S.
Navy where he served his country
aboard the U.S.S. Thomas Corwin
and the U.S.S. Victory. He was
discharged with honors in June
of 1946. On January 28, 1951,
Donald was united in marriage to
Jeanette Thompson at the Our
Savior’s Lutheran Church in
Radcliffe. He was employed by
the Iowa Department of
Transportation from June of 1955
until his retirement in February
of 1988.
He
was a member of the St. Paul
Lutheran Church in Eldora and
was an avid motorcyclist, riding
until he turned 80.
Surviving is his wife, Jeanette;
sons, Jeffrey Dean and his wife,
Lisa of Coralville and Timothy
Alan and his wife, Renee of
Eldora; grandchildren, Jessica
Sue (Wes) Faris, Jeffrey Carl
Harless and Hannah Elizabeth
Harless; and several nieces and
nephews.
Donald was
preceded in death by his
parents; brothers, Virgil a war
casualty in 1944 and Gerold in
1986; and sister-in-law, Aldean
Harless in 2003.
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Vera L. Higgins
April 22, 1911-November 16,
2012
November 21, 2012
 IOWA
FALLS—Vera L. Higgins, 101, of
Iowa Falls, died on Friday,
November 16, 2012, at the
Ellsworth Municipal Hospital in
Iowa Falls.
Memorial services were held on
Sunday, November 18, at the
Surls Funeral Home in Iowa
Falls. Memorials may be directed
to the Barlow Memorial Library
in Iowa Falls to be used for
large-print books.
Vera Lillian Higgins, was born
on April 22, 1911 in
Spragueville, Iowa, the daughter
of Amasa and Almeda (Dubbert)
Nabb. Vera was united in
marriage to Tyler Higgins on
March 1, 1928 in Maquoketa. She
had been a housemother at the
Epworth Village in York,
Nebraska; a counselor with the
Job Corps; a housemother at
Central Missouri State in
Warrensburg, Missouri; and she
owned the Red House Ceramics in
Hampton.
Reading was
Vera’s passion, often reading 10
books a week. She enjoyed
nature, arts, music, drama,
writing, traveling and being
Democrat.
Vera is survived by her three
daughters, Barbara Rodriguez and
her husband, Tito of Denver,
Colorado, Patricia Weeks and her
husband, Philip of Washington,
D.C. and Jan Mulford and her
husband, Ben of Bradford; 16
grandchildren; 30
great-grandchildren; and three
great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her
parents; husband, Tyler; six
siblings; and two sons, Stanley
and Harold Higgins.
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Maxine Kollman
August 15, 1919-November 16,
2012
November 21, 2012
IOWA FALLS—Maxine Kollman, 93,
of Iowa Falls, passed away on
Friday, November 16, 2012, at
the Scenic Manor.
A
Mass of Christian Burial was
held on Monday, November 19, at
the St. Mark’s Catholic Church,
Iowa Falls, with Father Paul
Baldwin officiating. Burial was
in the St. Mark Cemetery, Iowa
Falls. Memorials may be directed
to the family. The Linn’s
Funeral Home, Iowa Falls, has
been entrusted with the
arrangements.
Maxine Belle Hebert, was born on
August 15, 1919 in Aurora,
Kansas, the daughter of Meade
and Blanche (Danderand) Hebert.
She attended the Aurora
Community Schools. On September
6, 1954, Maxine was united in
marriage to Fredrick William
Kollman at Charles City, Iowa.
To this union two children were
born, James and Ann. She was a
homemaker most of her life but
had worked as a clerk before
marriage and after marriage she
had worked for the Arling Hotel
(where she met her future
husband who worked for the
Illinois Central Railroad); “The
Depot” in Iowa Falls and the
Iowa Falls Community Schools.
She also babysat for many Iowa
Falls children in her home. She
was a member of the St. Mark’s
Catholic Church, Iowa Falls.
Maxine Kollman is
survived by her children, James
(Deborah) Kollman of Denison and
Ann La Fontaine of Iowa Falls;
five grandchildren, Elizabeth
(Gary) McIntire of Iowa City,
Nate (Pam) Judson of Apple
Valley, Minnesota, Andy La
Fontaine of Iowa Falls, Mick
(fiancée, Amber Dvorak) La
Fontaine of Altoona and Alex
(Sami Sutterberg) La Fontaine of
Iowa Falls; a sister, Clara
Hebert of St. Paul, Minnesota; a
brother, James (Ellie) Hebert of
Cedar Rapids; and
sisters-in-law, Mary Ann, Cleo,
Gloria and Madeline.
She was preceded in death by her
parents, Meade and Blanche
Hebert; her husband, Fred
Kollman; five brothers, Armond,
Eddie, Duane, Marvin and Ferial;
and a sister, Bernadine.
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Florence Rigbers
Monday, November 19, 2012
November 24, 2012
ACKLEY—Florence Rigbers, 86, of
Ackley, died on Monday, November
19, 2012, at the Presbyterian
Village in Ackley.
Funeral services
will be held at 1:00 p.m., on
Thursday, November 29, at the
St. John’s UCC, with burial in
the Oakwood Cemetery. Visitation
will be on Wednesday, from
4:30-6:30
p.m., at the Sietsema Funeral
Home in Ackley.
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Irene C. Bessman
March 7, 1930-November 21,
2012
November 28, 2012
 WELLSBURG—Irene
C. Bessman, 82, of Wellsburg,
passed away on Wednesday,
November 21, 2012, at the Grundy
Care Center in Grundy Center,
while under the care of the
Cedar Valley Hospice.
Funeral services were held on
Monday, November 26, at the St.
John’s United Church of Christ
in Ackley. Burial followed in
the Oakwood Cemetery in Ackley.
The Doyen-Abels Funeral Home in
Wellsburg, was in charge of the
arrangements.
Irene was born on March 7, 1930
in Grundy County, the daughter
of Jake H. and Amelia (Rixman)
Lindaman. She was raised in the
Wellsburg/ Ackley area,
graduating from the Ackley High
School in 1948. On August 20,
1950, Irene was united in
marriage to Brice Bessman at the
St. Peter’s United Church of
Christ in rural Wellsburg. The
couple resided on the family
farm for 59 years.
Irene will be dearly missed by
her son, Mark and special
friend, Brenda Anderson and
daughter, Diane Babcock and her
husband, Terry, all of
Wellsburg; grandson, Chase
Babcock and granddaughter, Candi
Meyer and her husband, Dustin
and their son, great-grandson,
Alex Meyer, all of Wellsburg.
She is also survived by her
sister, Betty Kakacek; sisters-
in-law, Minnie Eddy, Eileen
Schultz and Martha Bessman;
brothers-in- law, Don (Bonnie)
Bessman, Merle Whitmire and
Robert Moore; and many nieces
and nephews.
She will join in
eternal life her husband, Brice;
her parents; brother, Wallace
Lindaman; sisters-in-law, Ruth
Roegner, Lois Moore and Delilah
Whitmire; brothers-in-law, Stan
Kakacek, Jack Eddy, Don Roegner,
Bill Schultz and Zeal Bessman;
and great-granddaughter, Claire
Meyer.
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Michael Bessman
November 19, 1954-November
21, 2012
November 28, 2012
 ALDEN—Michael
Bessman, 58, of Alden, died on
Wednesday, November 21, 2012, at
the Mercy Medical Center in Des
Moines.
Funeral services
were held on Monday, November
26, at the Immanuel Memorial
United Church of Christ in
Alden, with inurnment in the
Alden Cemetery. The Surls
Funeral Home in Iowa Falls, was
in charge of the arrangements.
Michael Arnold Bessman, was born
on November 19, 1954 in Hampton,
the son of Arnold and Marjorie (Denekas)
Bessman. He went to the Buckeye
Grade School, graduated from the
Alden High School in 1973, and
graduated from Ellsworth
Community College and ISU.
Michael was united in marriage
to Peggy Keller on August 1,
1974, at the United Methodist
Church in Popejoy. He drove a
truck that he owned and operated
for 13 years. He was a member of
the Immanuel Memorial UCC in
Alden.
Michael is survived by his wife,
Peggy; a son, Chris and his
wife, Monica of Hubbard and
their son, Rafe; two daughters,
Allison Beadle and her husband,
Dennis of Iowa Falls and their
children, Jacob, Baylie and
James and Jennifer Bessman of
Des Moines; two sisters, Susan
Hoppen of Iowa Falls and Karen
Varrelman and her husband, Butch
of Chapin; and nieces and
nephews, Angie, Danny, Becky,
Jody, Felicia, Tiffany, Amy and
Brad.
He was preceded in death by his
parents.
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William Gilbert
October 21, 1916-November 21,
2012
November 28, 2012
 IOWA
FALLS—William Gilbert, 96, of
Iowa Falls, passed away on
Wednesday, November 21, 2012, at
the Scenic Manor, Iowa Falls.
Funeral services
were held on Tuesday, November
27, at the First Congregational
United Church of Christ, Iowa
Falls. Burial was in the Union
Cemetery, Iowa Falls, with
Military Honors provided by the
Collins-Dunning American Legion
Post #201, Alden. The Linn’s
Funeral Home Iowa Falls Chapel
was entrusted with the
arrangements.
William House Gilbert, was born
on October 21, 1916, to Charles
Hooker and Mabel House Gilbert
on the rural Iowa Falls farm
where he later spent his farming
career. He graduated from the
Iowa Falls High School in 1934
and with honors from Iowa State
College, with a Bachelor’s
Degree in Agricultural Economics
in 1941. Graduate studies in
agricultural economics at Iowa
State were interrupted in 1942
by the war. He served 43 months
in the U.S. Navy, including two
years as the engineering officer
aboard the USS Manlove Destroyer
Escort in the western Pacific.
Only days after his discharge in
the fall of 1946, he was helping
pick corn on the family farm. On
July 13, 1947, he married Mary
Jean Barrick in Enid, Oklahoma.
They made their home, dairy
farmed, and raised six sons on
the farm where he was born, nine
miles southwest of Iowa Falls.
He developed the Gibralter Brown
Swiss dairy herd he had begun in
high school and was active with
the Iowa Brown Swiss
Association, including terms as
vice president and president.
Bill was an early adopter of
many technologies, including one
of the first to replace the
moldboard plow with a chisel. He
was a long-time advocate of soil
conservation and crop rotations.
Bill was particularly proud of
the Century Farm designation of
the home farm and that his
grandson, John and his wife,
Sarah had returned to be the
third generation to dairy.
He spent 45 years as a township
trustee and more than 45 years
on the Hardin County Democratic
Central Committee. Among his
recognitions were the Iowa
Distinguished Dairyman Award in
1974, the honorary ISU Dairy
Club member in 1983 and for
lifetime achievement with the
Iowa Farmers Union in 2010.
Shortly before his death he was
recognized for his 80-year
membership in the First
Congregational United Church of
Christ, Iowa Falls.
Bill’s father had been a school
principal and superintendent and
his mother had taught school,
leading him to be a big believer
in education and lifelong
learning. He was proud that he
had worked to put himself
through Iowa State and that he
and Mary helped his sons get
their college educations, mostly
at Iowa State. He and Mary also
endowed a scholarship for ISU
dairy science students with
Brown Swiss connections.
Bill had a great fondness for
baseball, having played as a
youth, and managed an Iowa Falls
team. He enjoyed attending major
league games and spring training
when traveling. Being an
adventurous traveler, he
combined promoting Brown Swiss
cattle and taking pictures,
while visiting more than 24
countries, including Russia,
China and Kenya. He visited all
50 state capitals during his
domestic trips. He also avidly
stayed abreast of current events
and frequently wrote letters to
the editor and guest columns.
He is survived by his sons and
their families, Bill and Kathy
(Heidi and Will), Warren, New
Jersey; John and Bev (John,
James, and Kate), Iowa Falls,
Iowa; Greg and Barb (Tony,
Jennifer and Ryan), Iowa Falls;
Bruce and Joyce (Bradley), Ames;
Michael and Bridget (Matthew,
Billy Jack, Montana Sue and Kash),
Jackson, Minnesota; Dan and
Sandra (Nathan), Ft. Atkinson,
Wisconsin; and five
great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his
parents; his wife; and brother,
C. Harold.
Memorial contributions may be
sent in care of John Gilbert,
Iowa Falls.
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Marjorie E. "Marj" Granzow
March 25, 1921-November 21,
2012
November 28, 2012
 BELMOND—Marjorie
E. "Marj" Granzow, 91, of
Belmond, passed away on
Wednesday, November 21, 2012, at
the Rehabilitation Center of
Belmond.
Graveside services will be held
at 11:00 a.m., on Saturday,
December 1, at the Union
Cemetery in Iowa Falls. Burial
will take place in the cemetery.
Visitation will be held from
5-7:00
p.m., on Friday, November 30, at
the Dugger Funeral Home in
Belmond. In lieu of flowers the
family wishes that memorials be
made to the Talbot Belmond
Public Library in Marjorie E.
Granzow’s name.
Marjorie E., the daughter of
Clifford and Hazel Rummel
Simpson, was born on Good
Friday, March 25, 1921 in Iowa
Falls. She grew up on a farm
near Iowa Falls where she
attended school. Marj graduated
as valedictorian from the Iowa
Falls High School in 1937 and
Ellsworth Junior College in Iowa
Falls in 1939. Marj also
attended the University of
Colorado in Boulder, Colorado.
Marjorie taught school in
Ferguson, Garwin, Denison and
Iowa Falls. Marjorie was united
in marriage to Jack Granzow on
May 8, 1944 in Hiawatha, Kansas.
The couple made their home in
Iowa Falls where she taught.
Jack and Marj lived in Iowa
Falls until 1957 when they moved
to Belmond, where they owned and
operated the Ford and Mercury
auto dealership until Jack’s
death. Marj also substitute
taught in Belmond.
She belonged to the Clarmond
Country Club, Belmond Country
Club, Century Club and American
Contract Bridge Club. She was an
active member in PEO and the
United Methodist Church in
Belmond. Marj served the United
Methodist Church in Belmond in
several positions, most noted,
Rebecca Circle and the UMW. The
Belmond Public Library was very
dear to Marjorie. She served on
the Belmond Public Library Board
of Trustees for 37 years. She
was instrumental in forming the
Belmond Public Library
Foundation Board, on which she
also served. More recently, Marj
established the building fund.
That fund, through successful
private donations, increased the
size of the library building.
The fund’s remaining donations
established the Talbot Belmond
Public Library Endowment which
will continue for years to come.
Marjorie is survived by her son,
Mike and wife, Ann of
Wellington, Florida; grandson,
Jack Michael Jr. and wife, Tracy
of Rincon, Georgia;
granddaughter, Elizabeth Ann
Slaman and husband, Steve of
Lake Worth, Florida;
great-grandchildren, Jack
Alexander Granzow, Nicolas
Georges Granzow, Steven Michael
Slaman, and Rex Michael Slaman;
sister, Lucille I. Kane of
Aurora, Colorado; three nephews;
one niece; and goddaughter,
Susan Marjorie Kane of
Sacramento, California.
She was preceded
in death by her parents; and
husband, Jack in 1977.
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Elaine Lauterbach
March 14, 1931-November 21,
2012
November 28, 2012
 IOWA
FALLS—Elaine Lauterbach, 81, of
Iowa Falls, passed away on
Wednesday, November 21, 2012, at
the Scenic Manor, Iowa Falls.
Funeral services were held on
Monday, November 26, at the
Saint Paul’s Lutheran Church,
Alden. Memorials may be directed
to the family. Private burial
will be at a later date. The
Linn’s Funeral Home, Iowa Falls,
has been entrusted with the
arrangements.
Elaine Henrietta Meyer, was born
on March 14, 1931 at her
parents’ home near Ackley, the
daughter of Lammert and
Henrietta Mary Emma (Thies)
Meyer. She attended country
school through the eighth grade
and graduated from the Geneva
Community High School. On
October 14, 1951, Elaine was
united in marriage to Richard
Berend Lauterbach at the Trinity
Lutheran Church, Hampton. To
this union five children were
born, Janice, Dennis, Diana,
Jo-Ann and Brian. Elaine loved
being a homemaker and farm wife,
farming with her husband for
many years four miles west of
Alden. The couple moved to Iowa
Falls in 1982.
She was a member of the St.
Paul’s Lutheran Church, Alden,
the Church’s Ladies Aid, Happy
Hour Club, Couples Club and
Bowling League.
Elaine spoke often of her
childhood memories of growing up
on the family farm near Geneva,
working alongside her six
brothers. Helping her mother in
the home helped instill a strong
work ethic and the importance of
family. Memorable times for
Elaine were her church and its
activities, music (playing
piano, organ and accordion),
roller skating, dances and
sports. She enjoyed attending
events for the children,
grandchildren and
great-grandchildren. Throughout
her marriage to Richard she
continued to help with the
farming. Working alongside her
husband and raising her children
was all that she wanted and
lived for. Always looking for an
opportunity to get family
together, she welcomed many
family and friends into her home
for meals, fellowship and many
memories for them and for nieces
and nephews.
Elaine Lauterbach is survived by
her husband, Richard Lauterbach
of Iowa Falls; her children,
Janice (Jim) Heiden of Williams,
Dennis (Karen) Lauterbach of
West Des Moines, Diana (Chris)
Shillington of Humboldt, Jo-Ann
(Steve) Barhite of Iowa Falls
and Brian (Beth) Lauterbach of
Alden; 16 grandchildren; 13
great-grandchildren; and three
brothers, Lambert Meyer, Arthur
Meyer and Glen (Roberta) Meyer.
She was preceded
in death by her parents, Lammert
and Henrietta Meyer; and three
brothers, Raymond Meyer, Victor
Meyer and Harold Meyer.
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James Allen Timmer
Wednesday, November 21, 2012
November 24, 2012
PARKERSBURG—James Allen Timmer,
59, of Parkersburg, died on
Wednesday, November 21, 2012, at
the Sartori Memorial Hospital in
Cedar Falls.
Funeral services
are pending with the
Redman-Schwartz Funeral Home in
Parkersburg.
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James Oakley Lewer
March 30, 1932-November 22,
2012
November 28, 2012
 IOWA
FALLS—James Oakley Lewer, 80, of
Iowa Falls, died on Thursday,
November 22, 2012, at the Mercy
Hospital in Des Moines.
Services were held on Tuesday,
November 27, at the St. Mark
Catholic Church in Iowa Falls,
with burial in the church
cemetery. A Rosary Service and
Vigil Service were held on
Monday, at the funeral home. The
Surls Funeral Home in Iowa Falls
was in charge of the
arrangements.
James Oakley Lewer, was born on
March 30, 1932 in Atlantic,
Iowa, the son of George and Mary
(Stangl) Lewer. He graduated
from the Atlantic High School in
1950. On April 16, 1955, James
was united in marriage to
LaDonna Thiessen in Atlantic. He
served in the U.S. Army from
1952-1954. He owned Sunrise
Housing, retiring in 1999.
James was a member of the St.
Mark Catholic Church, Knights of
Columbus and the Iowa Falls Elks
Club B.P.O.E. Lodge #1674.
James is survived
by his wife, LaDonna; three
sons, James O. Lewer II of
Merritt Island, Florida, Mike H.
Lewer of Garland, Texas and Jack
P. Lewer of Iowa Falls; two
daughters, JoBeth Lewer of
Fairfield and Angela Lewer Shane
of Clear Lake; eight
grandchildren; a sister,
Catherine Lewer of Kansas City,
Missouri; a brother, John Lewer
of San Diego, California; and
seven nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his
parents; grandson, Burkley J.
Shane; and a sister, Lucille
Wittwer.
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James “Jimmy” Filbrandt
July 29, 1930-November 23,
2012
November 28, 2012
IOWA FALLS—James “Jimmy”
Filbrandt, 82, of Iowa Falls,
passed away on Friday, November
23, 2012, at the Heritage Care
Center, Iowa Falls.
Funeral services will be held at
10:30 a.m., on Wednesday,
November 28, at the Immanuel
Lutheran Church, Iowa Falls,
with Pastor Paul Beisel
officiating. Burial will be in
the Berlin Jackson Township
Cemetery, Owasa. There will be
no visitation. The Linn’s
Funeral Home, Iowa Falls, is in
charge of the arrangements.
Jimmy Lee Filbrandt, was born on
July 29, 1930 at Ackley, the son
of Otto Emil and Edith Jessie
(Ward) Filbrandt. He was a
member of the Immanuel Lutheran
Church, Iowa Falls. Jimmy worked
for Access Inc. for many years
at Hampton.
Jimmy is survived by one sister,
Audrey C. Filbrandt of Osceola,
Wisconsin.
He was preceded
in death by his parents, Otto
and Edith Filbrandt; and one
brother, Douglas W. Filbrandt.
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Mitchell Johnson
Saturday, November 24, 2012
November 28, 2012
PARKERSBURG—Mitchell Johnson,
49, of Parkersburg, died on
Saturday, November 24, 2012, at
the Sartori Memorial Hospital in
Cedar Falls, from injuries
sustained after being struck by
a falling tree while cutting
wood.
Funeral services
will be held at 10:30 a.m., on
Wednesday, November 28, at the
Bethel Reformed Church, rural
Aplington, with burial in the
Oak Hill Cemetery in
Parkersburg. Visitation will be
one hour before the services at
the church. The Redman-Schwartz
Funeral Home in Parkersburg, is
in charge of the arrangements.
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Mildred Burkley
Saturday, November 24, 2012
December 1, 2012
ACKLEY—Mildred Burkley, 95, of
Ackley, died on Saturday,
November 24, 2012, at the
Presbyterian Village in Ackley.
Funeral services
will be held at 10:30 a.m., on
Saturday, November 30, at the
Methodist Church in Ackley, with
burial in the Oakwood Cemetery,
Ackley. The Sietsema Funeral
Home in Ackley, is in charge of
the arrangements.
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Dean Harley Roelfs
September 15, 1936-November
25, 2012
November 28, 2012
ACKLEY—Dean H. Roelfs passed
away on Sunday, November 25,
2012, at the Presbyterian
Village following a lengthy
illness. Dean was amongst family
at his passing.
Funeral services will be held on
Wednesday, November 28, at 10:00
a.m., at the St. John’s UCC in
Ackley. Dean was a loving
husband, father, grandfather and
brother to all who knew him. His
cheerful greeting will be missed
by many.
Dean Roelfs was born on
September 15, 1936, to Jarthy
and Dorothy (Heitland) Roelfs.
He attended the Ackley Schools.
On November 26, 1958, Dean was
united in marriage to Charlene
Harms. Dean was employed as a
carpenter with Whitey Meyer and
then Farmers Elevator Co. He
then joined Farmland Foods as a
hog buyer, moving to western
Iowa and eventually managing his
own hog buying station in
Pocahontas, Iowa, until 1977.
Dean then went to work for
Kerber Milling selling feed to
area hog and cattle producers
and in 1978 the family moved
back to Ackley where he
continued working for Kerber
Milling until taking a similar
job with Yoder Feeds of Kalona
until retirement.
He
enjoyed working in the livestock
industry and made numerous
friends and acquaintances in his
years of sales. Dean was also
very proud of his family and the
time he was able to spend with
his children, grandchildren and
great-grandchildren. He was an
avid sports fan and many knew
him as the guy who followed the
Chicago Cubs relentlessly. He
enjoyed attending his children’s
and grandchildren’s events that
brought great joy and
satisfaction to Dean and to see
the successes of working hard
and enjoying everything they
were involved in. To Dean there
was nothing better than his
family and in his life he always
put his family ahead of anything
else. Dean always had a love for
the outdoors and enjoyed riding
horses when his family was
young. In recent years he had
regained a love from years ago
of raising his beloved coon
dogs. He enjoyed his coon
hunting very much and had made
friends all over the country
with hunting and always sharing
a good story of great hunts he
had with his coon hunting
friends. Dean will be missed by
family and friends who knew him
as that eternal optimist and
knowing that all things get
better with time.
Dean is survived by his loving
wife of 54 years, Charlene;
children, Laurie (Gary) Mell of
Pocahontas, Jim (Kandi) Roelfs
of Ackley, Kevin (Jen Van Fossom)
Roelfs of Newton and Lisa (Rod)
Diemer of Ackley; six
grandchildren, Jenifer (Rory)
Kuper, Steven Mell of Oregon,
Bailey (Seth) Pudenz of West Des
Moines, Sammi Roelfs of Ames,
Olivia Roelfs of Newton and Ella
Diemer of Ackley;
great-grandchildren, Kaylynne
Huttinger, Kristen Huttinger and
Eli, Josie, and Elsie Kuper, all
of Ackley; brothers, Lyle and
Orville Roelfs; and sister, Mary
Roelfs of Ackley; as well as
many brothers and
sisters-in-law, nieces and
nephews.
Dean was preceded
in death by his parents; and
brothers, Charles and Michael.
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Eppogene Floyd Smiens
Tuesday, November 27, 2012
December 1, 2012
APLINGTON—Eppogene Floyd Smiens,
83, of Aplington, died on
Tuesday, November 27, 2012, at
his home from natural causes.
Funeral services
will be held at 1:30 p.m., on
Saturday, December 1, at the
First Reformed Church in
Aplington, with burial in the
Ackley Christian Reformed
Cemetery in Ackley. The
Redman-Schwartz Funeral Chapel
in Aplington, is in charge of
the arrangements.
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Ronald B. Fisher
July 20, 1942-November 28,
2012
December 1, 2012
 URBANDALE—Ronald
B. Fisher, 70, passed away on
Wednesday, November 28, 2012, at
the Mercy Hospice in Johnston.
Ron will be cremated and a
memorial service will be held at
a later date. Memorial
contributions are suggested to
the Mercy Hospice or the Animal
Rescue League.
Ronald Boyd Fisher, son of L. H.
“Jim” and Ellen “Bun” (Boyd)
Fisher, was born on July 20,
1942 in Iowa Falls. He was a
graduate of the Iowa Falls High
School. Ron was a veteran of the
Vietnam War. He retired from
Northwestern Bell/USWest after
35 years.
Ron was a member of the Veterans
of Foreign Wars, Telephone
Pioneers of America, West Des
Moines Elks and the Woodward
Golf Club. Other than his
family, his greatest passion in
life was the game of golf. If he
wasn’t playing golf, he was
watching it.
Ron is survived by his wife,
Kay; son, Todd of Muscatine;
three daughters, Angela Waack of
Wilton, Suzanne DeBoer of Omaha,
Nebraska and Michelle (John)
Ferrell of Urbandale; and six
grandchildren, Ryan and Meghan
Waack, Grant and Olivia DeBoer
and J.J. and Jake Ferrell.
Ron was preceded
in death by his parents; and his
sister, Darlene Dawson.
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Virginia Klingborg
Thursday, November 29, 2012
December 1, 2012
PARKERSBURG—Virginia Klingborg,
80, of Parkersburg, died on
Thursday, November 29, 2012, at
the Maple Manor Village in
Aplington, of natural causes.
Funeral services
were held on Monday, December 3,
at the Bethany Presbyterian
Church in Grundy Center, with
burial in the Bethel Reformed
Cemetery, rural Aplington. The
Redman-Schwartz Funeral Home in
Parkersburg, was in charge of
the arrangements.
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