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Betty Brown
Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2013

ELDORA— Betty Brown, 78, of Eldora, died Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2013, at the Presbyterian Village in Ackley. Funeral services are pending with the Sietsema Funeral Home in Ackley.

Terry Nassen
Friday, March 1, 2013

STORY CITY—Terry Nassen, 67, of Story City, died Friday, March 1, 2013, at his home in Story City. Funeral services are pending with the Surls Funeral Home of Alden.


Posted on 2 March 2013

LOIS WHITE
July 20, 1917 - March 2, 2013

Lois White, age 95, of Iowa Falls, died on Saturday, March 2, 2013 at Scenic Manor Nursing Home in Iowa Falls. Services will be held at a later date. The Surls Funeral Home of Iowa Falls is in charge of arrangements.

Lois Evelyn White was born on July 20, 1917 in Hines, MN, the daughter of Ralph and Anita (Chapman) Lovering. Lois was united in marriage to O. Jack White on May 14, 1942 in Sisston, S.D. The family resided in Greene, Iowa for over 24 years and later retired to California.

Lois is survived by her three daughters, Janice Wyant of Buford, GA, Jolayne Blanchard of Iowa Falls and Venita Cannaday of Peoria, AZ; one stepson John White of Atwood, IL; seven grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild; a sister, Mae Dickinson of Sun Prairie, WI; and a sister-in-law Emily Lovering of Bemidji, MN.

Lois was preceded in death by her husband Jack, her parents, one stepdaughter Lois Smith from Mississippi, and one brother Steve Lovering of Bemidji, MN.


TERRY DUANE NASSEN
May 21, 1945 - May 21, 1945

Terry Nassen, age 67, of Story City, died on Friday, May 21, 1945 at his home in Story City.
Funeral services will be 10:30 A.M. Wednesday at the U.C.C. in Alden with burial in the Sherman Township Cemetery, rural Buckeye. Visitation will be 5-7 P.M. Tuesday at the Surls Funeral Home in Iowa Falls.

Terry Duane Nassen was born on May 21, 1945 in Iowa Falls, Iowa, the son of Hardin and Florence Nassen. He attended school in Buckeye and Alden. He was married to Jodi Wilson for a short time and later divorced. He was united in marriage to Laura (Mott) Smith on August 24, 1996 in Buckeye. He helped farm in the Buckeye, Radcliffe, and Hubbard areas. He drove a livestock truck for a number of years hauling cattle. He then drove a dump truck for Vierkandt Trucking.

He had owned the Dairy Sweet Drive-In on the west side of Iowa Falls for a few years. Then he was a cook at Trump's for 15 years and was a prep-cook at Camp David until he retired due to heart health issues. On December 24, 2012 Terry was diagnosed with Stage 4 Melanoma Cancer. Terry enjoyed Nascar, dirt track races, old tractors and going to Pulls of all types, Rodeo's, going to the Clay County Fair in Spencer, camping and being with his friends and family.

Terry is survived by his wife, Laura Nassen; four step-brothers, Kevin and Donna Vierkandt, Mervin and Jill Vierkandt, Richard and Debbie Vierkandt, and Don and Jill Fraser; two step-sons, Jeremy Smith of Iowa Falls and James Smith of Eldora; three sisters-in-law, Martha Mott, Sara Hunt-Levine, and Donna Mott; two grandchildren, Heather Smith and Corey Richtsmeier; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents; parents; step-mother, Elnora Nassen; step-sister, Judith Fraser; and two grandsons.


BETTY ANN BROWN
February 24, 1935 - February 27, 2013

Betty Brown, age 78, of Eldora, died on Wednesday, February 27, 2013 at the Presbyterian Village in Ackley. A memorial service will be held 2 PM Saturday, March 9, 2013 at the Presbyterian Village in Ackley. The Sietsema Funeral Home of Ackley is in charge of arrangements.

Betty Ann Brown was born on February 24, 1935 in Tillsonburg, Ontario, Canada, the daughter of John and Emilia Ewerth, Jr. She graduated from the Tillsonburg High School in 1951. She was a beautician until 1980. Then an Old West Museum guide until 1997. She was an Olympic quality equestrian, and loved the Phoenix Suns basketball and the Arizona Diamond Backs baseball.
 
Betty is survived by her sister and brother-in-law, June Burns and Vern Simpson of Sidney, British Columbia, Canada; daughter and son-in-law, Bonni (Brown) Holiday and Kenneth Holiday of Steamboat Rock; granddaughter, Tara Huey of Steamboat Rock, great-granddaughter, Arianna Huey of Steamboat Rock.

She was preceded in death by her parents.


RHODA DOUGAN
March 3, 2013

Rhoda Dougan, 86, of Iowa Falls, Iowa, passed away Sunday, March 3, 2012, at the Scenic Manor, Iowa Falls. Funeral services for Rhoda Dougan Will be 2:00 pm Saturday, March 9, 2012, at the Linn’s Funeral Chapel, 1521 Washington Avenue, Iowa Falls, Iowa. A time of visitation will be from 1:00 pm until service time Saturday before services. Burial will be at Cottage Cemetery, Iowa Falls. The Linn’s Funeral Homes Iowa Falls Chapel has been entrusted with the arrangements.


CLEVA A. SAILER
November 14, 1922 - March 3, 2013

Cleva A. Sailer, 90, of Hampton, Iowa, passed away on Sunday, March 3, 2013, at the Franklin General Hospital Nursing Facility in Hampton, Iowa.

She was born on November 14, 1922, on a farm near Iowa Falls, Iowa, the daughter of Hans and Minnie (Roske) Hansen. Cleva graduated from Iowa Falls High School. She was united in marriage to Carl Sailer on June 20, 1941, at her parents' home in Iowa Falls.

Cleva was a homemaker and farmwife, working beside her husband Carl. She was a previous member of St. John's Lutheran Church and a current member of St. Paul Lutheran Church, where she was active with many church committees.

Cleva was an excellent cook and enjoyed it very much. She also enjoyed entertaining her family and friends and playing bridge and bingo.

Cleva is survived by her daughter Judy Holbrook of Hampton, granddaughter Shannon Holbrook of Chariton, granddaughter Shawna Holbrook of Iowa City, brother Lawrence (Shirley) Hansen of Iowa Falls, brother-in-law Jacob Sailer of Geneva and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents Hans and Minnie, husband Carl, sister Leona and brother Martin.

Burial will take place in the Hampton Cemetery.


NANCY YOUNG
February 24, 1949 - March 2, 2013

Nancy L. Young, 64 of Oronogo, Mo. went to be with the Lord Saturday March 2, 2013 at Freeman West Hospital, Joplin, Mo., surrounded by family and friends.

She was born February 24, 1949 in Iowa Falls, IA., to Gerald and Alice (Allen) Vanderwerf. She married Ronald A. Young on November 29, 1969 in Des Monies IA.

Nancy spent most of her life work as a dedicated, loving, and loyal home executive to her husband, children, and grandchildren.

Nancy will be greatly missed by her husband of 43 years, Ronald Young; children Michael (Kristina) Young, Des Moines, IA., Christina Ailes, Oronogo, Mo.; Grandchildren, Matthew Ailes, Creston, IA., Jonathon Young, Des Moines, IA., Kaylah and Hannah Ailes, Oronogo, Mo., Joshua and Jenna Young, Des Moines, IA., her brothers Dennis Vanderwerf, Des Moines, IA., and Donald Vanderwerf, Omaha, NE. and her father Gerald Vanderwerf, Des Moines, IA..

She was preceded in death by her mother, Alice Vanderwerf.

Funeral services will be 10:00 AM Thursday March 7, 2013 at Royal Heights Methodist Church, 1612 E Euclid, Joplin, Mo. The family will receive friends Wednesday March 6, 2013 from 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm at Mason-Woodard Mortuary. Inurnment will follow at a later date.

The family request in lieu of flowers that contribution be made to the March of Dimes in care of the mortuary.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Mason-Woodard Mortuary & Crematory


AUDREY HARMS
June 22, 1931 -  March 2, 2013


Audrey Harms, age 81, of Ackley, died on Saturday, March 2, 2013 in Ackley. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday, March 7th, at the First Presbyterian Church in Ackley with burial in Oakwood Cemetery. Visitation will be Wednesday from 5-8 p.m. at the Sietsema Funeral Home in Ackley. A memorial fund has been established.

Audrey Jean Harms was born on June 22, 1931 in Marshalltown, Iowa, the daughter of Elmer and Jennie (Beving) Flessner. She graduated from the Ackley High School and Ellsworth Community College in Iowa Falls. Audrey was united in marriage to Ben A. Harms on September 15, 1951 in Ackley, Iowa. She had been a homemaker and was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Ackley. She was involved with bridge clubs, UPW (United Presbyterian Women) and her neighborhood coffee club. Audrey's other activities throughout the years included sewing, crafts, painting, baking, and attending grandchildren's activities. She enjoyed spending time with her friends and going on picnics.

Audrey is survived by her son, Dennis Harms and his wife, Laura of Sioux City; a daughter, Cathy Bucklin of Ankeny; a daughter-in-law, Sue Harms of Iowa City; five grandchildren, Matt, Kristin, Brandon, Shanna, and Nick.

She was preceded in death by her husband; parents; a son, Howard Harms; and a brother, Irvin Flessner.



Posted on 6 March 2013


RHODA DOUGAN
March 10, 1926 - March 3, 2012
    

Rhoda Dougan, 86, of Iowa Falls, Iowa, passed away Sunday, March 3, 2012, at the Scenic Manor, Iowa Falls. Funeral services for Rhoda Dougan will be 2:00 pm Saturday, March 9, 2012, at the Linn’s Funeral Chapel, 1521 Washington Avenue, Iowa Falls, Iowa. A time of visitation will be from 1:00 pm until service time Saturday before services. Memorials may be directed to the American Legion Auxiliary, Iowa Falls.

The Linn’s Funeral Home Iowa Falls Chapel has been entrusted with the arrangements.

Rhoda Isabel Barker was born March 10, 1926 in Louisa, Kentucky, the daughter of Loda [Carter] and Lloyd Barker. As a teenager she went to live with her Aunt Winnie in Florida to help care for her twin cousins. She attended the West Palm Beach, Florida Community Schools, graduating with the class of 1944.

On May 2, 1958, Rhoda was united in marriage to Russell Stateler Dougan at West Palm Beach. Rhoda had been employed at Walgreens in West Palm Beach and the Disco Mart in Iowa Falls. She and her husband farmed in the Owasa area until they retired to Buffalo, Missouri. They loved being farmers, raising chickens and anything that would grow in the garden, and oh yes, there was a finch feeder outside the kitchen table to welcome her little friends.

She was a member of the United Methodist Church, Buffalo, Missouri and over 50 years with the American Legion Auxiliary of Post #188, Iowa Falls.

Rhoda’s cookie jar was always full, and sat by the back door. She baked cookies for Russell to take down to the shop where the men gathered to talk of their day. She enjoyed her mints and her candy dish was always full just begging you to take a taste. She will be found forever in the recliner next to Russell with a cup of coffee and don't forget the sugar.

Rhoda is survived by many nieces and nephews, her cousins Margaret Betz and Mary Dores, and her sister-in-law Della Rae (Dougan) DeBaun. She was preceded in death by her parents: Loda and Lloyd Barker, her brothers: Isaac (and wife) and Earl, and her husband: Russell S. Dougan.

She will be laid to rest next to her husband in the family plot at Cottage Cemetery.


KENNETH OLIVER
May 10, 1959 - March 07, 2013


Kenneth L. “Kenny” Oliver, 53, of Davenport, passed away Thursday, March 07, 2013 at his home following a very brief battle with cancer. Per his request his body has been donated to the Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN. The family will greet friends from 1-3pm Sunday at the Moose Lodge, 2333 Rockingham Rd, Davenport.

Kenneth Lee Oliver was born May 10, 1959 in Iowa Falls, IA, a son of Murelin and Lila (Simpson) Oliver. Kenny graduated from Alden High School in 1977 and attended Hawkeye Institute of Technology in Waterloo. He was united in marriage to Trudy Logan on December 12, 1992 in Walcott.

He was a mechanic for over 20 years at LaFarge, Buffalo, IA.

Kenny enjoyed fishing and camping, especially at Lacey-Keosauqua State Park. It was his home away from home. He was an animal lover, especially his dachshunds Sadie and Greta.

He was a member of the Elks and Moose Clubs.

Survivors include his wife Trudy, brothers Michael (Kerryn) Oliver, Alden, IA and Steven (Becky) Oliver, Yuma, AZ; step-sons Rod and Todd Adams, Davenport; six grandchildren; a great grandson; and a special niece and nephew, Erin Bandow and Mark Oliver.

His parents preceded him in death.


BERTHA BORSCHEL
March 14, 1923 - March 7, 2013


Bertha Borschel, 89, of Iowa Falls, Iowa, passed away Thursday, March 7, 2013, at Scenic Manor, Iowa Falls. Funeral services for Bertha Borschel has been rescheduled to 10:30 am Tuesday, March 12, 2013, at the Bethany Lutheran Church, 2712 Washington Avenue, Iowa Falls, with Reverend David Werges officiating, due to weather. A time of visitation will be from 5:00 to 7:00 pm Sunday at the Linn’s Funeral Home, 1521 Washington Avenue, Iowa Falls, Iowa. Burial will be at the Union Cemetery, Iowa Falls.  (641) 648-2569

Bertha Theresa Norem was born March 14, 1923, on the parents farm near Radcliffe, Iowa, In Hamilton County. She attended the Radcliffe grade schools and graduated from the William, Iowa Community Schools with the class of 1941. On October 10, 1942, Bertha was united in marriage to Kenneth L. Borschel at Princeton, Missouri. Bertha was a homemaker, housewife, mother, and grandmother. Bertha was a member of Bethany Lutheran Church, Iowa falls, the American Legion Auxiliary of Post #188, Iowa Falls, and a former Lady of the Moose Lodge, Iowa Falls.

Bertha Borschel is survived by her children: Barb [Larry] Havens of Steamboat Rock, Iowa, Sherri Elsberry of Iowa Falls, Iowa, Gary Borschel of Iowa Falls, Iowa, Dennis [Robbin] Elsberry of Grundy Center, Iowa; nine grandchildren; ten great grandchildren; six great-great grandchildren; one sister: Wilma Boheman of Branson, Missouri; two brothers: Lee [Irene] Norem of Garden City, Iowa, Lyle [Vera] Norem of Ackley, Iowa; and two sisters-in-law: Beverly Norem of Iowa Falls and Minnie Norem of Ames, Iowa.


DONALD ADAMS
Wednesday, March 6, 2013

GIFFORD—Donald Adams, 88, of Gifford, died Wednesday, March 6, 2013, at Iowa Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines. Funeral services will be Monday, March 11, at 10:30 a.m. at Salem United Methodist Church in Hubbard with burial at Sheppard Cemetery near Union. Friends may call at Boeke Funeral Home in Hubbard Sunday, March 10, from 2-4 p.m.


Posted on 10 March 2013


MAX BARKER
March 10, 1928 - March 6, 2013


Memorial services will be held at 11:00 AM Monday, March 11, 2013 at the Augusta Community Church for Max Barker, age 84 of Augusta, MT.  Max died March 6, 2013 at his home in Augusta, MT from natural causes.   A reception will follow at the Augusta Youth Center. Cremation has taken place under the direction of Gorder  Jensen Funeral Home of Choteau.  Interment of his cremated remains will be in the Augusta Cemetery at a later date.

Max was born March 10, 1928 in Ames, Iowa, the son of Paul Isaac and Cecile (Metcalf) Barker. He spent his childhood and young adult years in Iowa Falls, IA.  Max attended Iowa State University and then worked on a large dairy farm in Connecticut until returning to Iowa and joining the National Guard. 

Max rented a farm in Iowa Falls and married his childhood friend, Ann in February 1950.  He and Ann farmed until 1958 when they moved to Ames, IA so he could complete his forestry degree.  The family then moved to Seeley Lake, MT where Max worked for Northern Pacific.  In 1962 the family moved to Spirit Lake, IA where Max worked for the Federal Land Bank, had a small farm and also sold life insurance.  In1976, the call of the mountains and the West was so strong that the family packed up and moved to Montana where he owned and operated the JJJ Wilderness Ranch and was an outfitter.

Max had an incredible love for the mountains, horses and mules, and a passion to help others enjoy God's magnificent creation.  He also loved gardening and farming, fixing old tractors, forestry and making homemade ice cream for family functions.

Max is survived by his wife and best friend, Ann of the family home in Augusta, MT, children: Wendy (Chuck) Barton of Norfolk, Nebraska, Jane (John) Phillips of Bozeman, Christa (Kirk) Mattingly of Choteau and Ernie (Kim) Barker of Augusta, MT, grandchildren: Emily Barton, Gabe Barton, Jesse (Jason) Mikita, Alyssa (Joe) Nardinger, Brita (Josh) McKenzie, Aliya Vazquez, Kate (Troy) Gomes, Wilson  (Renee) Mattingly, Hannah (Eric) Dunn, Kelsey (Joe) Kerney and Hayley Barker and 18 great grandchildren. 

He was preceded in death by his parents and sisters: Ruth Evans and Marjorie Richie.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the Augusta Community Church Pastoral Housing Fund or to the Benefis Peace Hospice.

Online condolences may be left at www.gorderjensenfuneralhome.com


MARJORIE F. WARREN
August 5, 1918 - March 8, 2013

Marjorie Warren, age 94, of Iowa Falls, died on Friday, March 8, 2013 at Scenic Manor Nursing Home. Funeral Mass will be 10:30 A.M. Thursday at the St. Mark Catholic Church in Iowa Falls with burial at St. Mark's Cemetery. Visitation will be Wednesday from 4-7 with a 5:00 p.m. Rosary Service at the Surls Funeral Home in Iowa Falls. A memorial fund has been established.

Marjorie F. Warren was born on August 5, 1918 in Union, Iowa, the daughter of Solon and Allie (Fail) Rash. She was a 1935 graduate of the Union High School. On January 10, 1944 Marjorie was united in marriage to Wilbur Warren in Iowa Falls. Marjorie had been a homemaker and was a member of the St. Mark Catholic Church in Iowa Falls.

Marjorie is survived by her two daughters, Ann Brown and her husband, Larry, of Iowa Falls and Jane Warren and her husband, Jerry Quinnell, of Pleasanton, CA; a son, John Warren and his wife, Jean, of Coralville; five granddaughters, Lorri Milewski and her husband, Mark, of Grosse Ile, MI, Allison Warren of Coralville, Elizabeth Warren of Coralville, Susan Winter, and Jennifer Warren; a grandson, Steven Brown and his wife, Nancy, of Papillion, NE; and three great-grandchildren, Alia Brown of Papillion NE, Colin Brown of Papillion, NE, and Aaron Amaya of Grosse Ile, MI.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Wilbur in Feb. of 1999; a son, Richard in Oct. of 1999; a daughter, Mary in June of 1956; two brothers, Ed and Wade Rash; and a sister, Lena Rowen.


GRACE ROBERTSON
January 1, 1924 - March 10, 2013

Grace Robertson,89, of Hubbard, Iowa and formerly of Iowa Falls, passed away Sunday, March 10, 2013, at the Hubbard Care Center, Hubbard, Iowa. Funeral services for Grace Robertson are 10:30 am Wednesday, March 13, 2013, at the Linn’s Funeral Chapel, 1521 Washington Avenue, Iowa Falls. A time of visitation will be from 5:00 to 7:00 pm Tuesday, March 12th at the Linn’s Funeral Home, 1521 Washington Avenue, Iowa Falls. Burial will be at Northlawn Cemetery, Iowa Falls. (641)648-2569.

Grace Robertson was born January 1, 1924, in her parents home in Hardin County, Iowa, the daughter of Jennie [Miler] and Andrew Kruger. She attended country school in Hardin County, Iowa. On July 9, 1949, Grace was united in marriage to Robert Leroy Robertson at Waterloo, Iowa. To this union two children were born: Jim and Carol. Grace worked for Snook Cleaners in Iowa Falls and was a former member of the Church of the Open Bible, Iowa Falls.

Grace Robertson is survived by her children: Jim [Denise] Robertson of Alden, Iowa and Carol [Ron] Allen of Popejoy, Iowa; four grandchildren; six great grandchildren; and one brother: Frank Kruger, and two sisters: Jenny [Paul] Warschkow and Agnes pieper. She was preceded in death by her parents: Jennie and Andrew Kruger; her husband: Robert Robertson; five brothers: Dick Kruger, Andy Kruger, Herman Kruger, Roy Kruger, Jake Kruger; and three sisters: Madena Kruger, Etta Jensen, and Helen Depringer.


JUNE O. STUBBBE
December 19, 1918 -
March 7, 2013

June Olivia Stubbe, 94, of Dumont, Iowa, passed away Thursday, March 7, 2013, at the Dumont Wellness Center in Dumont, Iowa.

She was born December 19, 1918, at the Cook County Hospital in Chicago, Illinois, to Clarence E. & Minnie (Zimmerman) Barnett. June graduated from Aredale High School in 1936 in Aredale, Iowa.

June was united in marriage on March 16, 1940, at the First Methodist Church in Mason City, Iowa, to Ben Stubbe. To this union two daughters were born Judith and Charolet. They spent their entire married life farming together eight miles north of Dumont.

She was a member of the Aredale Methodist Church and was active in Eastern Star and her church. June enjoyed volunteering her time for the Red Cross in Waterloo, Butler County Fair and selling tickets for the Aredale Fireman, where she would sell the most tickets.

She enjoyed dancing, playing cards, being around people and going to Aredale every morning for coffee.

June is survived by her daughter Charolet and husband Don Hanson of Idaho Springs, Colorado, sister-in-law Gertie Marsh of Greene, grandchildren Bernard Epple of Indianola, Andrew (Julie) Epple of Grants Pass, Oregon, Jodi (Jason) Balazs of Colorado Springs, Colorado, Curtis (Rhonda) Johnson of Green River, Wyoming, fourteen great grandchildren and many nieces, nephews and cousins.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Ben, daughter and son-in- law Judith and Orrie Epple, brothers Chester and Clark Barnett and a grandson Edwin Epple.

Burial will take place at the Dumont Cemetery in Dumont, Iowa
Memorial may be sent to P.O. Box 12, Aredale, Iowa 50605


LENORA B. HEMMEN

Monday, March 11, 2013

Aplington—Lenora B. Hemmen, 87, of Aplington, died Monday, March 11, 2013, at her home, of natural causes. Funeral services are pending with Redman-Schwartz Funeral Chapel in Aplington.


ISABELLE KETCHUM

Sunday, March 10, 2013

IOWA FALLS—Isabelle Ketchum, 88, of Iowa Falls, passed away Sunday, March 10, 2013, at her home. Memorial services will be 11 a.m. Saturday, March 16, at the First United Methodist Church, 619 Main St., Iowa Falls. A time of visitation will be from 10 a.m. Saturday until service time also at the First United Methodist Church. Inurnment will be at a later date in Union Cemetery, Iowa Falls. The Linn’s Funeral Homes Iowa Falls Chapel has been entrusted with the arrangements.


Posted on 14 March 2013


GARY HOUCK
May 5, 1939-March 11, 2013

Gary Houck, 73, of Radcliffe, passed away Monday, March 11, 2013, at his home. Funeral services were held Friday, March 15, at Our Savior��s Lutheran Church in Radcliffe with burial at the Radcliffe Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Our Savior’s Lutheran Drainage Tile Fund. For more information and online condolences go to: www.boekefuneralhomes.com.

Gary W. Houck, son of Ernest P. Houck and Rozella H. (Egland) Houck, was born at home in Radcliffe on May 5, 1939. He was baptized and confirmed at St. John’s United Methodist Church in Radcliffe and attended the Radcliffe Community School and graduated in 1957. During his high school days he operated a local garbage route. After graduation he worked on road construction for three years and drove a truck for Elkin Brothers and Hitchcock Truck Line.

Gary married Rita Ann Johnson, daughter of Norman C. Johnson and A. Geneva (Anderson) Johnson Steinick, on March 26, 1964. Together Gary and Rita raised four children: Jeffrey, Blaine, Trev and Darcy.

In 1964, Gary purchased his own truck and drove for Murphy Transportation. In 1965 he became a partner in the Radcliffe Truck Line. In 1968 he started Houck Truck Line, hauling livestock and grain and continued until the end of 1977. In 1975, he purchased South Side Super Service and did radiator repair. He sold out in 1977 and went into farming when his father retired. Gary retired in 2005 but continued to help on the farm and haul grain.

Gary was a member of Our Savior’s Lutheran Church where he served on the church council for several years. He also served on the Radcliffe School Board and was instrumental in combining the Hubbard and Radcliffe school districts. Gary also served on the Radcliffe Farmer’s Co-op Elevator Board, serving as board president for many years and was a retired member of the Radcliffe Fire Department having served over 25 years. Gary was also a member of the Elks.

Gary loved to ride his bicycle, play pool and golf and enjoyed the time that he and Rita spent with friends at their winter home in Texas. He also enjoyed watching sports and spent many afternoons and evenings watching his children and grandchildren play football, volleyball, softball, baseball, basketball and wrestling. He was very proud of all of their musical accomplishments, as well, and he reveled in the many talents of his grandchildren.

Gary is survived by his wife, Rita of Radcliffe; sons, Jeff (Christine) of Inola, Okla., Blaine (Rene) of Radcliffe, Trev (Kathy) of Radcliffe; and a daughter, Darcy (Kevin) Kilpatrick of Rapid City, S.D. Others left to cherish his memory include grandchildren, Ryan (Karen) Houck, Megan Houck and Kaitlyn Houck, Amber (Michael) Morgan, Courtney (Robert) Picard, Ean, Karsen, Noelle and Kari Houck and Devin, Brice and Abby Kilpatrick; great-grandchildren, Kaia and Aidan Morgan, Aria and Jadis Baker; and his sister, Marlene Helling of Story City, along with many relatives and friends.

Gary was preceded in death by his parents, Ernest and Rozella; his brother and sister-in-law, Paul and Judy Houck; his mother-in-law, Geneva Steinick; fathersin- law, Norman Johnson and Robert Steinick; and his brother-in-law, James Helling.

Gary lived a very full life and will be missed by many.


EDNA ANDERSON

Dec. 24, 1936- March 8, 2013

Edna Anderson, a 76 year old Princeton, MO resident, passed away at 12:36 p.m. on Friday, March 8, 2013 at the Heartland Regional Medical Center in St Joseph, MO.
Funeral services will be held at the Cottage Community Church in Alden, IA at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday,  March 14 , 2013. Rev. Russ Surls and Pastor Ken Nason will officiate.  Burial will be in Lake City Cemetery in Lake City, IA. A scheduled visitation will be held 30 minutes prior to the service at the Church. Whitaker-Eads Funeral Home of Trenton is handling all arrangements.

Mrs. Anderson was born on December 24, 1936 in Lohrville, IA the daughter of Albert Lee and Inez Mae (Houdeshel) Nelson. She graduated from Panora High School. She was married to Richard Anderson on June 5, 1955 in Panora, IA.  She retired from the Riverside Book and Bible in Iowa Falls. She was a member of the Cottage Community Church.

Mrs. Anderson is survived by her husband, Richard Anderson of the home; 2 sons, Rick Anderson of Key West, FL and Alan Anderson and his wife, Luanne of Lidderdale, IA; 2 daughters, Janelle Tjarks and her husband, Martin of Princeton, MO and Gina Bradley and her husband, Craig of Alden, IA; 2 sisters, Marilyn Bettis and her husband, Mervin of Maryville, MO and Donna Johnson and her husband, Frank of Stuart, IA; 9 grandchildren; many great grandchildren; and 2 great great grandchildren.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, William “Bill” Nelson; a sister, Sharon Daisy; and a great grandson, Justin Swick.

Memorial contributions are suggested to the Cottage Community Church, they can be mailed to Whitaker-Eads Funeral Home, 813 Custer, Trenton, MO 64683.


Posted on 18 March 2013


ERNEST H.  KRUSE
July 10, 1927 - March 18, 2013

ACKLEY
Ernest H. Kruse passed away Monday, March 18, 2013, at the Presbyterian Village in Ackley after a long illness.

Funeral services were held Friday, March 22, at St. John’s United Church of Christ in Ackley. The family has established a memorial fund to be designated at a later date. Sietsema Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

Ernest H. Kruse was born July 10, 1927, in Sheffield, Iowa, son of Tom and Kate (Folkerts) Kruse. The family later moved south of Ackley to Abbott. At the age of 9 he went to live with his paternal aunt and uncle, Okko and Stena Jaspers in rural Hardin County, where he attended country school and assisted with the care of his disabled cousin. He graduated from Steamboat Rock High School and when he turned 18 years old, he enlisted in the Navy. He served on the U.S.S. Chicago in the Pacific with time in Hawaii, Japan and China. After discharge he attended one semester at Iowa State Teachers College in Cedar Falls, where he met his future bride, Eileen Kruetzmann, in English class. He went on to graduate from CCC, a business college, in Des Moines. After a brief time at the Bondurant Elevator he returned home to help his father manage Kruse Grain Company in Cleves, Iowa. Over the years Ernie enjoyed success marketing grain and customizing feeds for local farmers. He was the unofficial “Mayor of Cleves” and the elevator office was known as a place to have a cup of coffee and catch up on all the local news. He conducted much of his business with local farmers speaking Plat, or Low German.

On April 29, 1951, Ernie and Eileen were married in the United Church of Christ in Hubbard by Eileen’s father, the Rev. Arthur Kruetzmann. They had two children, Ellen and Edwin.

Ernie was a long time member of St. John’s United Church of Christ. He enjoyed being involved in church life, serving on the church council, treasurer, Sunday school teacher and board of directors of the Mayflower Home. He was also active in the American Legion, Lions, Iowa Feed and Grain Association and Iowa Friendship Force. He served nine years on the Ackley – Geneva School Board, one term as president. He was one of the original founders of United Suppliers and served on the board of directors. In 2004 Ernie and Eileen were honored to be Grand Marshals of the annual Sauerkraut Parade in Ackley.

Ernie loved his family and enjoyed special relationships with all of them. He also had a passion for trout fishing. Nothing made him happier than walking along a stream in northeast Iowa casting for that illusive fish. Ernie and Eileen enjoyed traveling by plane, train and ship to many countries where they always made new friends.

Ernie is survived by his wife of almost 62 years, Eileen of Ackley; a son, Edwin (Yoko) of San Diego, Calif.; a daughter, Ellen (Dr. Lance) Vanderloo of Waterloo; grandsons, Chad (Allison) Weber of Marshall, Ill., and Dr. Rich Vanderloo, Portland, Ore.; granddaughters, Brooke (Tyler) Knowles of Waunakee, Wis., and Aya Kruse of San Diego, Calif. He has four great-grandsons, Thomas and Jacob Weber and Carter and Reid Knowles. Other survivors include a brother, Arnold (Beulah) Kruse of Jamestown, N.D.; and three sisters, Irene Espe of Cedar Rapids, Ruth Bleeker of Steamboat Rock and Shirley (Al) Meester of Dike; sisters-in-law, Lavonne Kruse of Iowa Falls, Evelyn (Mervin) Reifschnieder of Hubbard and Edith (Royce) Fichtner of Ankeny; and many nieces, nephews and cousins.

Ernie was preceded in death by his parents; infant son, Earl David; his brothers, Ronald, Donald and Tom; brothers-in-law, Darrell Bleeker and Arnold Espe; and niece, Suzanne Kruse. He was a muchloved brother, husband, father, grandfather, greatgrandfather and friend. He will always be remembered for his generosity and love of people.


HAROLD DANGER
July 10, 1928-March 18, 2013

ALDEN
Harold Danger, 84, of Alden, died Monday, March 18, 2013, at Heritage Care Center in Iowa Falls. Services were held Thursday, March 21, at the U.C.C. Church in Alden with burial at the Buckeye Cemetery. Surls Funeral Home in Iowa Falls was in charge of the arrangements.

Harold Henry Danger was born July 10, 1928, in Alden, Iowa, to Ira and Francis (Bonine) Danger. After school, Harold enlisted in the United States Army. On Oct. 22, 1955, Harold was united in marriage to Lavonne Louise Brandt at the Little Brown Church in Nashua.

Harold is survived by two sons, Tim Danger of Radcliffe and Tom Danger of Alden; a daughter, Teresa Wagoner of Iowa Falls; 13 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and 10 nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his wife, LaVonne; his parents; a son, Mike; six brothers; and three sisters.


JOHN GORDON PERKINS
August 21, 1935
- March 21, 2013

John G. Perkins, 77, of Whitten, Iowa, died on Thursday, March 21, 2013 at the Iowa River Hospice House in Marshalltown, Iowa. Funeral services will be at 11:00 am on Monday, March 25, 2013 at the Eldora United Methodist Church in Eldora, Iowa with Pastor Cynthia Moore of the Bethel Grove Church of Liscomb officiating. Burial will follow at 2:00 pm on Monday at Benson Cemetery in Whitten. Visitation is from 4 pm to 7 pm on Sunday, March 24 at Creps-Abels Funeral Home in Eldora. Online condolences may be made at www.abelsfuneralhomes.com.

John was born August 21, 1935 in Eldora, Iowa, son of Jesse and Emma (Dedrick) Perkins. He was raised and educated in Eldora and later received an Associate's degree in business from Solano Community College of Vacaville, California. On June 8, 1958, John was united in marriage to Mary L. Engelking in Hubbard, Iowa.

He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force retiring after 20 years of service with the rank of Master Sergeant. He later served as the Commander of American Legion Post 255 in Union. John owned and operated Eldora Bowl for 15 years where he bowled a perfect 300 game and coached countless bowlers. He was instrumental in founding the Eldora Bowling Hall of Fame and was inducted as a member. John was also a member of Bethel Grove Church, and he drove school bus for BCLUW. John was an active volunteer in many organizations, but he was proudest of his work speaking with DARE students. John enjoyed golfing and was a member of the South Hardin Recreation Area men's league. He also enjoyed fishing, photography, and decorating cakes for his family.

Left to cherish his memory is John's wife of 54 years, Mary; children Terry (Joel) Weatherspoon of State Center, Mike (Barb) Perkins of Iowa Falls and Tammy (Jim) Callaway of Conrad; brother, Wade (Ione) Perkins of Rawlins, Wyoming; and by 6 grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Robert Perkins. 


KATHLEEN ANN KEPLER HARRINGTON
June 10, 1948 - March 19,2013

LAS VEGAS, NEV.

Kathleen Ann Kepler Harrington passed away in Las Vegas, Nev., Tuesday, March 19, 2013. A celebration of Kathie’s life will take place Friday, April 19, at Southern Nevada Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Bolder City, Nev. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to her husband, Tim, at 3611 Maria St., Las Vegas, NV 89121. Memorial beneficiaries will be determined at a later date. Kathie blessed Mary and Arild Kepler on June 10, 1948, in Webster City, Iowa. She graduated from Iowa Falls High School with the class of 1966. She was active in drama and band during high school, and to her final days, she kept in close communication with many of her classmates. They often got together to keep up-to-date on life happenings and reminisce of the wonderful days of growing up in Iowa Falls.

Kathie attended Drake University in Des Moines, where she met her husband, Tim. They were married at the First Congregational Church in Iowa Falls in 1967. Their children, Doug and Katie, were born in Des Moines, before they moved to Kirksville, Mo., where she attended Truman State University (Northeast Missouri State University) graduating with a master’s degree in speech-language pathology. It was in Kirksville that Kathie became actively involved in improving the lives of those challenged with autism. She dedicated her career and personal life to sharing what she learned in the field of autism. Kathie was an international speaker, author, mentor and friend to both parents and professionals. In 1986, Kathie and her family moved to Las Vegas, Nev., where she spent 10 years with the Clark County School District as a speech professional. She began her private speech therapy practice, Good Speech, Inc., which rapidly developed into a premier speech resource in Las Vegas. Kathie and her team of speech professionals have enhanced the lives of many families throughout the Las Vegas Valley. Her legacy will continue through those impacted by her ability and desire to improve the lives of those with speechlanguage challenges.

Kathie is survived by her mother, Mary Kepler of Las Vegas, Nev.; her siblings, Cindy Leitner of Iowa Falls and David Kepler of Belton, Texas; her husband, Tim Harrington of Las Vegas, Nev.; and children, Doug Harrington of Las Vegas, Nev., and Katie Harrington Stricklin of Yorba Linda, Calif.; granddaughter, Madison Stricklin of Yorba Linda, Calif.; and numerous nieces and nephews.

After 20 years in the making, Kathie recently had her book “To Dance With Fireflies” published, and she attended a book signing in the Scenic City. The theme of the book is a tribute to Iowa Falls, and the many people and places that left such an everlasting impression on her life, just as Kathie has left on all of ours.


THOMAS ALLEN MAZURIK
February
1, 1972-March 21, 2013

ELDORA
Thomas Allen Mazurik, 41, of Eldora, went to be with his Lord on Thursday, March 21, 2013. Following cremation, memorial services were held Tuesday, March 26, at the First Congregational United Church of Christ in Eldora with Pastor Corey Larson officiating. Creps-Abels Funeral Home in Eldora was in charge of the arrangements. Online condolences may be made at www.abelsfuneralhomes. com.

Tom was born Feb. 1, 1972, in Iowa City, Iowa, son of David and Charlotte (Baker) Mazurik. He lived his entire life in Eldora, graduating from Eldora-New Providence High School with the class of 1991. On June 22, 1996, he was united in marriage to Monica Suzanne Paul at the Great Commission Church in Marshalltown. Tom worked as a plumber for Hampton Heating and Cooling.

Tom was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed hunting, fishing and shooting. He was a member of the NRA and Pheasants Forever. He also loved attending his children’s sporting events and shooting with his son, Andy. Tom was very “handy” and could fix almost anything.

Surviving is his wife, Monica; mother, Charlotte of Eldora; children, Becky and Andy of Eldora; and sister, Sandy Williams of Eldora. He was preceded in death by his father, David; and grandparents, Guy and LuDora Baker and Buba Mazurik.


LEON BRANDT
Thursday, March 21, 2013

Leon Brandt, age 92, of Hubbard, died on Thursday, March 21, 2013 at Colonial Manor of Zearing Inc in Zearing, IA.

Leon was survived by his three sons, Jeffrey of Zearing, Stephen of Des Moines, and Lyle of Maple Grove, MN; one daughter Andrea Slupik of Geneva, IL; seven grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren.

 Leon’s cremated remains will be buried at Hubbard Cemetery in Hubbard. Boeke Funeral Homes was in charge of the arrangements.


MAE A. COLLINS
May 1, 1932 - March 24, 2013

Mae A. Collins, age 80, of Eldora, Iowa passed away Sunday, March 24, 2013 at the Eldora Nursing and Rehab Center. A memorial service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, April 2, 2013 at the Eldora Nursing and Rehab Center, with Chaplain John Sellers officiating. Burial will be held privately. To leave a message of condolence please visit our website at www.abelsfuneralhomes.com

Mae was born on May 1, 1932 in Chicago, IL. She was the daughter of Walter and Janette Lasfalk. Mae was raised and educated in Chicago and moved to Iowa as a young woman. She worked at Dodger Industries in Eldora for 10 years and for a variety of different companies in the Eldora area. She is best known for being the "Can Lady." She would push her cart all over town looking for spare cans to recycle. She is remembered by her friends a fun loving, cute character that loved to tease and was known for her friendly punches to a friend's arm.

Mae is survived by her sister Evelyn Trunk; 3 nephews, 2 nieces; many friends and her dear friends Mary (Ivan) Jaspers.

She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband Bill Collins.


MERLE W. HUNT
May 1, 1921 - March 21, 2013

Merle W. Hunt, age 91, of Ackley, died on Thursday, March 21, 2013 at the Presbyterian Village in Ackley. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Monday at the First Presbyterian Church in Ackley with burial in Oakwood Cemetery. Visitation will be on Sunday from 3-5 p.m. at the Sietsema Funeral Home in Ackley.

Merle W. Hunt was born May 1, 1921 to parents John and Lena Ukro Hunt, ¾ mile east of Ackley on the family farmstead.

His childhood was spent enjoying his many pets and being involved in 4-H and Boy Scouts. Photography was a hobby of his; he enjoyed developing his own pictures. He graduated from Ackley High School in 1939. He participated in class plays and literary contests, worked on many facets of the school paper the Argus, was involved in FFA (Future Farmers of America), and earned the Iowa Farmer Degree. Music was a very intrical part of his high school years, singing in the choirs and quartets and playing in the Ackley High School Band. He played cello in the band until a vacancy became available in the tuba section. He went on to win first place in National competition in Minneapolis, playing a sousaphone solo, Barbiosa.
In 1941, he enrolled at Iowa State after staying out a year. He immediately became enrolled in activities on campus. He wrote for the Ag Journalism paper and became their sales manager. He was pledged to Farm House Fraternity during his freshman year after maintaining a high grade point average. His association with Farm House has given him a host of life-long friends. He became involved in the music department, singing in Prof. Tolbert McRay's choirs and quartets, the YMCA Quartet, and playing in the Iowa State Band under the direction of Alvin Edgar.
In 1943, he enlisted in the Army, was transferred to the Air Force, and stationed in Shepard Field, Texas. While waiting for further orders, he played in the 24th Air Force Band. They determined he had a real aptitude of radio and code so he taught in radio school at Sioux Falls, SD and Shepard Field, TX where he was discharged in 1945.

He was united in marriage to Leona M.K. Oelmann on September 23, 1944 at the Evangelical Church with Rev. Henning, Rev. Rumbaugh, and Leona's uncle Van Kampman. Leona joined Merle in Sioux Falls, SD and Shepard Field, TX.
After being discharged from Service, he returned to Iowa to continue his college education at Iowa State. He graduated with a BS degree in Agronomy and was elected to honorary Alpha Zeta. Following graduation, he became involved in the hybrid seed corn business started by his father, John M. Hunt, who was a pioneer in open-pollinated seed corn. They became a part of the 25-member P.A.G organization. They had 75 farmer dealer salesmen in the five-county area. J.M. Hunt & Son Inc. planted, detasseled, harvested, graded, and bagged the corn in their seed house. In 1952, Merle's father passed away and Merle continued the seed business.
In 1953, Merle was a pioneer in introducing anhydrous ammonia to the area, using it on their seed fields and having others apply strips to see the results. Merle put in a bulk plant and that was the beginning of Ackley Fertilizer Sales, now owned and operated by grandson Jason Hunt.

Over the 65 years in business, they employed many local students and adults and served many customers. He had fond memories of all of them.

During these years in business, Merle became involved in the seed trade and fertilizer trade organizations. He served many years on the Board of the Iowa and National organizations of each, representing small business.

Merle was a member of First Presbyterian Church in Ackley for 75 years, serving as Elder for many, many terms, Trustee, Sunday School teacher, youth leader, and Chairman of the Finance Committee for the new church. He served on many Presbytery committees and was a member of the choir for over 70 years, starting in high school singing bass with Sherman Rath and Bob Humke.

He was a member of Rotary for over 65 years, a member of the Ackley Country Club, and a member of the Chamber of Commerce for many years.

Merle served on the AG School Board for 8-12 years, serving as President for many of those years. He served on the Presbyterian Home Administrative Board and Foundation Board as a member and President for many years. He was committed to serving his community.

Family was very important to him. He enjoyed his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Traveling and camping with family were favorites of his, as were reading and golfing. Music has always been a part of Merle's life and he continued for many years playing in the Iowa State University Alumni Band and the Ackley German Band for 19 years.

Merle leaves behind his wife, Leona of 68 years, son Jim Hunt of Ackley, daughter Jean (Rod) Kolthoff of Wellsburg, grandchildren Jason (Michelle) Hunt of Ackley, Joe (Misty) Hunt of Ackley, and Jamie (Jeff) Rae of Wellsburg, great-grandchildren Carrinton and Alayna Hunt, Courtney, Isabella, MaryAnn, Jaxon, and Jordyn Hunt, and Jadyn and Jenika Rae, and foreign exchange daughter Nasrin (Salim) Hakimi and their children Shinkai and Seidahl Hakimi.

He was preceded in death by his parents and his sister Ruth in infancy.


BETTY JEAN WEAVER
April 16, 1927 - March 24, 2013
 

Betty Jean (Heitland) Weaver, 85, of Hampton, Iowa, passed away on Sunday, March 24, 2013, at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City, Iowa.

She was born Betty Jean Sims on April 16, 1927, in Mason City, Iowa, to John H. and Maude E. (Cook) Sims. Betty graduated from Sheffield High School in 1945.

She was united in marriage to Clarence Heitland on June 27, 1948, in Sheffield; he preceded her in death. Betty then married Burt Weaver on June 3, 1983, at the St. Paul Lutheran Church in Hampton; he also preceded her in death.

She was a member of the St. Paul Lutheran Church in Hampton, where she taught Sunday School and Bible School, was active in the Women's circle and the Dorcas circle and helped make many quilts for world relief and for the River Side Bible Camp. Betty enjoyed dancing and playing bridge and 500.

She is survived by her brother Donald Sims of Mason City, nieces and nephews Beth (Mike) Forbes, Nancy Sims, Keith (Kelly) Sims, Jane (Chad) Terry, Barbara (Roger) Krull, Kathy (Jack) Shea, Todd Becker and Tom Becker, fifteen great nieces and nephews and six great great nieces and nephews.

Betty was preceded in death by her parents John and Maude, son David, husbands Clarence and Burt, identical twin sister Beatrice Becker and sister-in-law Dolores Sims.

Burial will take place in the Hampton Cemetery.


MAXINE RIEKS
September 9, 1922 - March 24, 2013

HUBBARD—Maxine Rieks, 90, of Hubbard, died Sunday, March 24, 2013, at Hubbard Care Center. Visitation will be held for one hour prior to the funeral service. Funeral services will be Saturday, April 6, at 10:30 a.m. at Salem United Methodist Church in Hubbard. Boeke Funeral Homes is in charge of the arrangements.


NEVA ALT
September 29, 1913-March 27, 2013


IOWA FALLS
Neva Alt, 99, of Iowa Falls, passed away Wednesday, March 27, 2013, at Scenic Manor, Iowa Falls. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday, March 30, at the Bethany Lutheran Church, 2712 Washington Ave., Iowa Falls, with Pastor David Werges officiating. Memorials may be directed to the family c/o her son, Harold Alt, 207 Wilkinson Ave., Iowa Falls, IA 50126. The Linn’s Funeral Homes Iowa Falls Chapel has been entrusted with the arrangements.

Neva Mae Brass was born Sept. 29, 1913, at her parents’ home in Franklin County, Iowa, the daughter of John E. and Mae Helena (Kirsbom) Brass. She attended country school through the eighth grade. On July 18, 1934, Neva was united in marriage to August Karl Alt in Iowa Falls. To this union three children were born, Elizabeth, Shirley and Harold. Neva was a homemaker for the most part but did do cooking for the Iowa Falls Sales Pavilion and the Baptist Assembly Ground Camps. She was a member of the Bethany Lutheran Church, Iowa Falls, and the United Lutheran Church Women and the Elderberry Society.

Neva Alt is survived by a daughter, Shirley Lyman (Melvin Hunter) of Wilton, Iowa; a son, Harold (Carol) Alt of Iowa Falls; six grandchildren, Rick (Linda) Schwennen, John (Mary) Schwennen, Sandra (Philip) Gutting, Jeri (Duane) Wiskus, Larry (Tammy) Lyman, Scott (Tyann) Lyman; 16 great-grandchildren; 11 great-great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Doris Dufloth and Florence Neuendorf, both of Iowa Falls.

She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Mae Brass; her husband, August Alt; a daughter and her husband, Elizabeth and John Schwennen; a brother, John W. Brass; a sister, Amanda Brass; and a grandson, Jeffrey Lyman.


HARRIETT H. MOORE

November 1, 1918 - March 26, 2013

Harriett Moore, age 94, of Iowa Falls, died on Tuesday, March 26, 2013 at Ellsworth Municipal Hospital in Iowa Falls. Services are 10:00 AM Saturday March 30, 2013 at the First Congregational U.C.C. in Iowa Falls with burial at Friends Cemetery. Visitation will be 5-7PM Friday at the Surls Funeral Home in Iowa Falls. Memorials may be directed in the 1st Congregational United Church of Christ.

Harriett H. Moore was born on November 1, 1918 in Gillette, WY, the daughter of John and Mary (Campbell) Moore. On April 26, 1941 Harriett was united in marriage to William Moore in Iowa Falls. Harriett was an Administrative Assistant for the Hardin Co. ASCS.

Harriett is survived by her daughter, Mary Jensen and her husband, Dave of Iowa Falls; a son, Bert Moore and his wife, Millie of Omaha, NE; two grandsons, John D. Jensen and his wife, Shannon of Iowa Falls and William Jensen and his wife, Katy of Iowa Falls; four granddaughters, Sondra Mulford and her husband, Brett of Bloomington, IL, Julie Rau and her husband, Keith of Iowa Falls, Jodie Jensen of Iowa Falls, and Angi Moore of Hugo, MN; thirteen great-grandchildren; ten honorary great-grandchildren; and six great-great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, William; a grandson, Paul James Moore; and two brothers.


LOIS MAE DAUM
May 18, 1925 - March 24, 2013

Lois Mae Daum age 87, of Iowa Falls, formerly of rural Buckeye, died on Sunday, March 24, 2013 at Ellsworth Municipal Hospital.

Memorial services will be 11:00 A.M. Friday, April 5 at the Immanuel Memorial UCC in Alden. Family will receive friends from 5-7 P.M. Thursday, April 4 at Surls Funeral Home in Iowa Falls. The body has been cremated. Inurnment of the ashes will be at the family gravesite in the Buckeye Cemetery. Memorials will go to the Immanuel Memorial UCC or can be directed to Ellsworth Municipal Hospital Foundation.

Lois was born May 18, 1925 in Latimer, Iowa. She was the first of 6 children born to Lawrence and Gwendolyn Jensen. They were a hardworking family that focused on togetherness. She graduated from Woolstock High School at the young age of 16. She immediately struck out on her own and held many jobs in eastern Iowa while living with her beloved Aunt Irma. This journey led her to Western Union Manager's School in Indiana. This was during World War II when jobs traditionally held by men were being filled by women because so many of the men were away to war. Lois was appointed as manager of the Western Union Office in Iowa Falls. Her very first night in Iowa Falls she met a handsome young man from rural Buckeye. Following a period of courtship she married Henry (Bud) Daum on Christmas Eve in 1944. It was towards the end of WWII and Henry had been drafted by the Army. Upon Henry's discharge from the Army, Lois and Bud began operating the family farm just southwest of Buckeye. Their farm operation included row crops and a herd of Black Angus cows. As was common during that time, the also had feeder cattle, farrowed sows and raised feeder pigs and had a flock of chickens that were raised from baby chicks for fryers and layers. The eggs were sold to Schager's Produce in Alden. Lois enjoyed tending to her garden. The family meals often included ingredients directly from the family farm, fresh vegetables, eggs, beef, pork and chicken. Lois taught herself to be an excellent cook and won "first place" for her pies in the Pork Producer's Best Pie contest.

Lois was a very active community member. She was active in the Buckeye SCB (School & Community Boosters). She performed in many of the talent shows. She served on the Buckeye School Board. Following school reorganization, she was active in the Radcliffe PTA (Parent Teacher's Association). She discovered politics and was very involved in Hardin County Republican activities. At the center of the family was the Peace Church in Buckeye, now Immanuel Memorial UCC in Alden. Lois was the pianist and organist for the church for many years.

Lois and Henry had two daughters, Josette Kay born in 1947 and Jeanine Lee born in 1950. In the early 1970's they replaced the original farm house with a Ranch style house. Following retirement from farming in 1986, they continued to live on the farm. They were fortunate to spend 15 winters in Arizona. They took up golfing and were the Couples League Champions in 1986 at the Radcliffe Friendly Fairways. Lois recently resided at Ashbrook Assisted Living Apartments in Iowa Falls. Lois was preceded in death by her husband Henry in 2009, her daughter Jeanine (Mrs. Stewart Iverson, Jr.) in 1999, her parents, her sisters Barbara and Esther and her brother Bill.

Lois, is survived by her daughter, Josette and her husband, Charles Schamp of Urbandale; son-in-law, Stewart Iverson, Jr of Clarion; granddaughter, Shelley Finnel and family of Waunakee, WI; grandson, Stewart Iverson III and family of Indianapolis, IN. In addition to the two grandchildren are five great grandchildren, three step-grandchildren and eight step-great grandchildren. Also left to celebrate Lois' life are 3 sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, cousins, neighbors and friends.

Condolences can be mailed to Surls Funeral Home or daughter, Josette Daum, 4712 71st St, Urbandale IA 50322.


R
OBERT GEORGE SUMMERVILLE

September 14, 1918 - March 25, 2013

Robert George Summerville, 94, of Story City, formerly of Naples, Fla., and Iowa Falls, died Monday, March 25, 2013, at Israel Family Hospice House in Ames. Services will be Saturday, March 30, at 10:30 a.m. at Bethany Manor Chapel in Story City, with Chaplain Sandy Anenson, Bethany Life Communities, officiating. Friends may call at Bethany Manor Chapel from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Burial will be at Odebolt Cemetery in Odebolt. Memorial gifts may be made to Bethany Life.

Born Sept. 14, 1918, in Chillicothe, Mo., Mr. Summerville was the son of William and Illa (McCormack) Summerville. On July 28, 1935, he married Maxine Briggle in Atlantic, Iowa, and they moved to Odebolt, Iowa. He worked as manager for several Green Bay Lumber Company lumberyards before joining Iowa Lumber and Supply in Early, Iowa, in 1952 as manager. In 1966, Mr. and Mrs. Summerville moved to Iowa Falls, where Iowa Lumber and Supply, which later became Payless Cashways, Inc., relocated its headquarters. He was vice president of purchasing for the company until his retirement. He and his wife lived in Iowa Falls and Naples, Fla., where he continued to reside until 2011, when he moved to Bethany Manor in Story City.

Mr. Summerville served his country during World War II as a member of the United States Army infantry in the Pacific, and over the years he was active in the communities in which he and his family lived. He served as a volunteer firefighter and was a member of the United Methodist Church, the Lion’s Club, Za-Ga-Zig Shrine and a 60-year member of the Masonic Lodge.

He is survived by two daughters, Kay (Corwin) Stephan of Ames, and Judy Summerville of Bloomington, Ind.; four grandchildren, Susan (Dave) Holloway, Steven (Sonja) Stephan, Barbara (John) Leise and Danielle O’Donnol; and four great-grandchildren. His wife, parents, three sisters and two brothers preceded him in death.



CHRISTOPHER COX
Sunday, March 24, 2013


BELMOND—Christopher Cox, 39, of Belmond, and a graduate of Iowa Falls High School and former employee of Iowa Falls Fareway Foods Store, died unexpectedly at his home Sunday, March 24, 2013. Funeral services were held Friday, March 29, at the Belmond United Methodist Church with burial in the Belmond Cemetery. Andrews Funeral Home in Belmond was in charge of the arrangements.



Posted on 30 March 2013 by Jay Lehmann
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